Company Description UNSW’s Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (GSBmE) is Australia’s first dedicated biomedical engineering school and a leader in Southeast Asia. The School focuses on applying engineering concepts and methods to address complex biological, medical, and healthcare challenges, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people with serious diseases and conditions. GSBmE offers world-class research opportunities across a broad range of health technology areas, supported by strong postgraduate and dual degree programs in biomedical engineering.

With more than 500 students enrolled and a reputation for innovative, high-quality education, the School provides a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment for emerging researchers. Prospective candidates are encouraged to explore the School’s website to learn more about current research areas and degree offerings.

Role Description The PhD Scientia Candidate will undertake full-time, in office research at the UNSW School of Biomedical Engineering in Sydney, NSW, contributing to high-impact projects in human health and medical technologies. Day-to-day activities include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, reviewing scientific literature, and developing innovative solutions to biomedical problems. The candidate will collaborate with supervisors, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and will disseminate research findings through publications,



conference presentations, and seminars.

Responsibilities also include participation in relevant coursework or training, supervision or mentoring of junior students where appropriate, and active engagement with the School’s research community and ethics and compliance processes.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline, ideally supported by an Honours or Master’s degree with a significant research component.
- Demonstrated research skills, including experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and critical review of literature.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, communicate complex concepts clearly, and contribute to collaborative research outcomes.
- Experience with relevant laboratory methods, computational tools, or medical device/health technology development is highly desirable.
- Evidence of academic excellence, such as high grades, publications, conference presentations, or prior research scholarships.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple research activities and meet project milestones.
- Commitment to ethical research conduct, safety practices, and continuous professional development.
- Eligibility to meet UNSW PhD admission and scholarship requirements, including English language proficiency standards.

📌 PhD Scientia Candidate (Sydney)
🏢 UNSW School of Biomedical Engineering
📍 Sydney