Do you know of any HCI/Interaction Designers who would be interested in a
one year position in Australia below? We are looking for a person who is a
strong design lead, but also with a research focus. It is a 12 month
position.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an interaction design researcher to join a growing health
services research program in health, wellness and healthcare for people
living with HIV. You will join a team of researchers, doctoral students
and research assistants to understand experiences of health and sickness,
design innovative technologies for health and wellness and contribute to
the investigation of health interventions for disease prevention and
management. You will work with leading research groups in Australia and
elsewhere, generating internationally competitive research and making a
demonstrable difference to the health of people living with HIV and other
chronic diseases.
>
>
>Research Fellow - Interaction Design and Software Development for Health
>and Wellness
>Job No. 500704
>Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
>Central Clinical School
>Department of Infectious Diseases
>Location: Alfred Hospital
>Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time (1.0 - 0.8 negotiable)
>Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
>Remuneration: Pro-rata of $60,312 - $81,854 pa Level A /
>$86,161 - $102,318 Level B
>(includes 9% employer superannuation)
>
> * Exciting opportunity to join a growing research program
> * Fully funded multiyear research projects
> * Significant opportunities to develop your own research and
>collaborations
>
>Monash research addresses national issues and global needs. It also
>improves lives in the communities we serve. If you want to challenge
>yourself, and do it on a global stage, then Monash could be the place for
>you.
>
>To attract excellent people we know we need to offer excellent benefits
>and conditions. That's why when you join Monash, you'll join a workplace
>where fairness and flexibility are standards, not afterthoughts. We offer
>a variety of professional development opportunities, support for
>research, generous maternity/parental leave and work arrangements that
>acknowledge one size doesn't fit all.
>The Opportunity
>We are seeking an interaction design researcher to join a growing health
>services research program in health, wellness and healthcare for people
>living with HIV. You will join a team of researchers, doctoral students
>and research assistants to understand experiences of health and sickness,
>design innovative technologies for health and wellness and contribute to
>the investigation of health interventions for disease prevention and
>management. You will work with leading research groups in Australia and
>elsewhere, generating internationally competitive research and making a
>demonstrable difference to the health of people living with HIV and other
>chronic diseases.
>
>You will combine creativity and insight with an ability to deliver high
>impact research. You will have an emerging capacity as a researcher and
>strong ability to communicate research outputs, including excellent
>written and presentation skills. You will be an effective collaborator
>and an astute manager of user engagement.
>
>You will lead interaction design for the 5-year NHMRC-funded HealthMap
>Partnership Project. This project will design, pilot and evaluate in a
>large randomised trial an online platform for health, self-management and
>chronic disease prevention by people living with HIV. You will work under
>the supervision of the Project Director, Dr Julian Elliott at Monash
>University and The Alfred Hospital and Prof Margot Brereton at Queensland
>University of Technology and collaborate directly with social and health
>system researchers in the project team as well as international health
>and wellness software design groups. The position will be based in
>Melbourne and will involve some travel to Brisbane.
>
>The Person
>
>You will possess:
>
> * A PhD, Masters or equivalent experience in interaction design, human
>computer interaction, industrial design or related field.
> * Strong ability in user centred design
> * Strong ability in concept development and detailed product/interface
>design
> * Strong ability to draw together a team and elicit and synthesise
>interdisciplinary knowledge in the service of design
> * Strong ability to conduct design workshops
> * Strong ability to lead software development and work with a software
>developer
> * Skills and experience in conducting research to an international
>standard
> * Experience in research publication and other research outcomes
> * A high standard of written and oral communication skills
> * Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
> * Demonstrated strong work ethic
> * Demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other team
>members
>
>The Role
>
>You will:
>
> * Conduct research under limited supervision as a member of a team
>and produce and contribute to the production of conference and seminar
>papers and publications from that research;
> * Be involved in professional activities including, subject to
>availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the
>field of expertise;
> * Have limited administrative functions primarily connected with the
>your research;
> * Make occasional contributions to teaching in relation to your
>research;
> * Contribute to experimental design and conduct of advanced research
>activities;
> * Attend meetings associated with your research or the work of the
>department, school and/or faculty; and
> * Provide advice within the field your research to postgraduate
>students.
>
>The Setting
>
>Monash is a dynamic university with a reputation for quality education,
>outstanding research and meaningful international engagement. We want to
>make a difference, not only to the communities we work within but the
>world. If you want to challenge yourself, then Monash could be the place
>for you.
>
>Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ranks in the top ten Australian
>universities for research and was ranked the top University in the field
>of Information Systems in Australia in 2011 in the Excellence in Research
>Australia audit, being the only University in Australia to rank well
>above world standard in the field of Information Systems.
>
>To attract excellent people we know we need to offer excellent benefits
>and conditions. That's why when you join Monash, you'll join a workplace
>where fairness and flexibility are standards, not afterthoughts. We
>offer a variety of professional development opportunities, generous
>maternity/parental leave and work arrangements that acknowledge one size
>doesn't fit all.
>
>This role is a 0.8 to full-time position, with a possibility to negotiate
>flexible working hours.
>
>Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
>"How to apply for Monash Jobs
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>Enquiries
>Dr Julian Elliott, Head of Clinical Research, Department of Infectious
>Diseases,
>+61 3 9076 6077
>
>
>the HealthMap position is now live on the Monash website:
>
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