- Full-Time, fixed-term appointment up to 3 years
- Melbourne (Bundoora) location
- Classification: Level C - Base salary from $144,266 + 17% superannuation
About the position
The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Innovation (ACAMI).
Established in 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative research, clinical trials and workforce development centre operating at the intersection of AI and medical innovation. The Centre supports local medical research institutes and industry partners, delivering new and additional capabilities to ensure Victoria’s world-leading medical innovation and life sciences research ecosystem maintains pace with global standards and opportunities as AI capability develops.
A level C academic will develop new ACAMI research projects, support engagement with industry, clinical, health-sector and medical research partners, and work closely with ACAMI’s Director, Development, to translate research outcomes into practical tools, software, prototypes, workflows and partner-facing applications.
Duties at this level:
- Lead and conduct high-quality research in AI-enabled medical, biomedical, biological, and health innovation under broad direction of ACAMI’s Director & Chief Scientist, contributing to new methods, validated applications and practical solutions for significant medical and health challenges.
- Contribute to establishing and growing new research programs, project teams or research clusters within ACAMI, including identifying complementary research capabilities, engaging collaborators, developing project plans and supporting sustainable research activities.
- Work with ACAMI’s Director & Chief Scientist, ACAMI’s Director, Development, and external partners to scope real-world medical, biomedical, biological, clinical and health challenges, co-design research approaches, and contribute to validated AI-enabled tools, software, models, workflows, prototypes or partner-facing solutions.
Skills and knowledge:
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area, such as AI/ML for medical innovation, Biomedical Informatics, Computational Biology, Biomedicine, or a related field.
- A strong record of high-quality research applying AI/ML methods to address significant medical and health challenges, including in biomedical discovery, clinical translation, healthcare, medical innovation, or related areas, with evidence of national and/or international recognition.
- Demonstrated ability to develop competitive research proposals and secure external research funding and partner investment, including through competitive grants, industry partnerships, government agencies, philanthropic organisations, or equivalent mechanisms.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research outputs in leading AI-enabled medical/biomedical, bioinformatics, computational biology, or interdisciplinary venues, and to present research at national and international conferences.
Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Benefits
- 17% superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday the 9th of August, 2026, at 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Distinguished Professor Wei Xiang, ACAMI Director and Chief Scientist, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Email: W.Xiang@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Maddy Parker, Consultant Talent Acquisition and Candidate Coordinator, Indigenous
Email: M.Parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD Senior Research Fellow, Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation.docx
La Trobe University and ACAMI Research Scientist Flyer:
ACAMI_new_positions_date_2026.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume and
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria located in the PD.
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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
