Lecturer - Signal Processing

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Academic Level B ($119,915 - $142,402 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Primarily based at Melbourne City campus, and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required.

About the Role
Join RMIT’s School of Engineering as a Lecturer in Signal Processing and help shape the next generation of biomedical engineers. This continuing Level B role offers the opportunity to combine high-quality teaching with research in biomedical signal processing, machine learning and related areas, while contributing to an inclusive, industry-connected academic environment. You will teach across undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs, develop contemporary curriculum, support student learning, and build partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Biomedical Engineering and may also contribute to course coordination, research supervision and initiatives that strengthen RMIT’s impact in health, technology and engineering.

Why work with us?
This is an opportunity for an emerging academic to grow their teaching, research and industry engagement profile in a university known for applied, work-connected learning and research with real-world impact. You will be part of a supportive STEM College community that values collaboration, accountability, respect and empowerment, with access to multidisciplinary networks across engineering, health innovation, digital technologies and industry partnerships.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated track record in biomedical signal processing and machine learning
• Demonstrated ability to design, prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels (including online and blended delivery), and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials using inclusive learning and teaching approaches
• Ability to undertake course coordination role and embedding technology-enhanced course design and delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government, particularly in biomedical engineering sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration and inclusive practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College
LEARN! GROW! DO!
Together transforming the world through STEM

STEM College is a community of exceptional researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff. We deliver higher education programs across STEM disciplines at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, with a strong focus on work-aligned, life-changing student experiences.

Our research strengths span advanced manufacturing and design, computing technologies, health innovation and translational medicine, nano materials and devices, and sustainable systems. Industry is central to what we do, helping ensure our research creates real-world impact and our students graduate ready to contribute.

We are proud of our inclusive and caring culture, and we support every member of our community to achieve their potential. In STEM we CARE – Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.

For further information about the STEM College please visit the following site:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Kate Fox via email kate.fox@rmt.edu.au

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.  

Position Description – Lecturer, Signal Processing

Applications Close:

29 Oct 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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