Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We seek to take a multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus. This project has hardware and software engineers working alongside clinicians, researchers, and social workers in order to transfer the learnings from research being done in labs to benefit people in the wider society.  The successful candidate will work with the research team to ensure the appropriateness of use/cultural acceptability of the device amongst Pasifika and/or Māori community groups

As part of the hardware development team, you will play an important role in the development of hardware concepts that will interface with AI software. Your role will be to contribute to ongoing research and assist researchers in developing, validating, and testing hardware concepts for an electrode array able to be used at home or by non-expert clinicians. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate actively with other members of the team such software developers and clinicians.

We are on the lookout for a candidate who has an interest and background in hardware development and testing. Some knowledge of, and an interest in, software development and machine learning will also be advantageous, but isn't a requirement.  A familiarity with tools such as MATLAB and Python will be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be Māori and/or Pacific and will work with community partners to co-design the project and device outcomes. 

The salary range for this role is $47,400 – $59,700 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a fixed term role for 10 months, on a full time, 37.5 hours per week basis.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our suitable candidate will have:

• A bachelor of Product Design, Engineering, or similar
• Experience in product design process, Conducting  interviews and focus groups.
• Skills and knowledge in visual communication and mechanical CAD (e.g. Solidworks)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 08/09/2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Grant Searchfield Via [email protected] for more information. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz