Research Fellow

Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Corporate health discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at Griffith University seeks a highly motivated Research Fellow to work on the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP) on the Gold Coast campus. The role is full-time, fixed term until June 2028, with opportunities across multiple Griffith sites.

You will join a multi-institution partnership funded by MRFF and contribute to cutting-edge artificial heart and cardiovascular technology research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in blood rheology or related field.
• Experience in Biomedical/Haemocompatibility research and reporting.
• Experience with ASTM standards F1841, F1830-97, F2888, F2382.

Responsibilities

• Join the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP) and contribute to the multidisciplinary research project.
• Collaborate in the Biorheology Research Laboratory on cardiovascular technology development.

Skills

Biomedical research

Haemocompatibility

Blood rheology

ASTM standards

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is a leading centre for health research and education at Griffith University, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry partners to advance discoveries that improve health outcomes locally and globally.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP) funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The successful candidate will work within the Biorheology Research Laboratory at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University and contribute to the delivery of this multidisciplined research project.

The AHFP is a multi-institution partnership between academia and industry, has secured investment from the MRFF to develop artificial hearts and related technologies. We have teamed with leading academic, healthcare and industry partners to launch a new program to develop the world’s most advanced artificial heart, and the next generation of cardiovascular technology to support all patients with heart failure.

Griffith University’s involvement is led by the Director of the Biorheology Research Laboratory, Professor Michael Simmonds, who is the Haemocompatibility Lead and serves the Executive Committee of the AHFP. Supported through a $50 million MRFF grant, the AHFP is expanding its research and commercialisation activities to help shape the future of heart failure treatment through innovative cardiovascular technologies.

This is a full time, fixed term position until June 2028 primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The successful candidate will be appointed at either Research Fellow Grade 1 or Research Fellow Grade 2, depending on their qualifications, skills, experience and demonstrated level of research expertise.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be at Research Fellow Grade 1 range $91,705 - $107,420 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $107,295 - $125,682 per annum.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be at Research Fellow Grade 2 range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in blood rheology, or a similar field.

You will have:

• Experience working in the field of Biomedical and/or Haemocompatibility research and reporting on research findings.
• Experience in working with ASTM standards such as F1841, F1830-97, F2888 and F2382.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Michael Simmonds, Head of School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at [e-mail].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail].

Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.