Research Fellow / Research Engineer: Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Research Fellow / Research Engineer for a 1-year fixed-term position focused on the design and fabrication of next-generation combat helmets. This role supports cutting-edge defence research aimed at mitigating blunt and ballistic traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in military and law-enforcement personnel. The position offers hands-on experience in composite materials, experimental testing, and industry collaboration.
Research Fellow / Research Engineer – Design and Fabrication of Next-Generation Combat Helmet
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Research Fellow / Research Engineer |
| Institution | Swinburne University of Technology |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Employment Type | Fixed-term (1 Year) |
| Level | Level A6 |
| Work Mode | On-site |
| Application Type | Expression of Interest (EOI) |
| Eligible Applicants | Local / Onshore Applicants |
Designation
Research Fellow / Research Engineer (Level A6)
Research Area
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Mitigation
- Composite Materials and Structures
- Defence and Ballistic Protection Systems
- Finite Element (FE) Simulation
- Experimental and Numerical Evaluation
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-site)
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential / Preferred Background:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with composite materials (preferred)
- Experience in finite element (FE) simulation and experimental testing (preferred)
- Strong independent research capability
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Australian citizen (preferred) or onshore applicant (preferred)
Job Description
The successful candidate will contribute to a defence-focused research project investigating innovative materials and structural concepts for combat helmet systems. Responsibilities include:
- Designing and fabricating composite helmet prototypes in collaboration with a defence industry partner
- Conducting material characterisation and experimental testing
- Optimising material configurations for impact mitigation
- Performing numerical (FE) simulations and experimental evaluations
- Collaborating closely with Swinburne University supervisors and industry partners
The project will deliver proof-of-concept composite helmet prototypes and foundational technical evidence aligned with defence standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email.
Send EOI to:
Associate Professor Kwong Ming (KM) Tse
📧 Email: ktse@swin.edu.au
Email Subject:EOI-Swin-AEA-KMT-1
Documents to Include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
