Interested in joining Australia’s leading biomedical engineering lab?

We’re looking for the next generation of engineers whose hard work, integrity and enthusiasm will help us help the patients of tomorrow.

Learn more about these projects and how to apply below.

Please ensure you have read the CCRG Research Prospectus and understand the Metro North External Researcher Policy before applying.

Current Opportunities:

Flow Modulation with Artificial Heart/Lung Machines

  • Project aim: Develop a flow modulation algorithm for Heart/Lung Machines aimed at reducing postoperative complications.

  • Suitable for: PhD candidates with background in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering.

  • Suggested duration: 2-3 years.

Algorithm Development for Critical Care Applications

  • Background: Patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU) have the highest mortality of all reported in-hospital patient deaths. Several sensors are used in ICUs that help clinicians identify disease states, such as arterial pressure transducers (for continuous blood pressure monitoring), pulse oximeters (for oxygen saturation), capnography sensors (for end-tidal CO₂), electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes (for cardiac rhythm), and pulmonary artery catheters or central venous pressure sensors (for hemodynamic monitoring).

  • Project Aim: Develop algorithms (model-driven / data-driven) to hep better monitor ICU patients and perhaps identify subtle changes in monitors to predict and identify disease stats earlier.

  • Suitable for: Masters and Honours students with background in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering.

  • Suggested duration: 6 months to one year.

Anatomical Models for Surgical / Interventional Cardiothoracic Care

  • Project aim: Assist with the development of anatomical models for surgical / interventional care for cardiac applications. Create an aortic to femoral arterial vascular silicone model, as well as trachea and ventricular models.

  • Suitable for: Masters and Honours students with background in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering.

  • Duration: 6 months.

Medical Device Testing

  • Background: Novel medical devices require bench top testing to ensure safety and product specifications are met. ICETLab is a world leader in bench top modelling and testing, with companies regularly travelling from around the world to have their products tested and evaluated by our engineers.

  • Project aim: Develop protocols and standard operating procedures for device testing that will become the new standard by which industry test the efficacy and safety of novel devices.

  • Suitable for: Masters and Honours students with background in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering.

  • Duration: 6 months to one year.

 

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Please ensure you read the CCRG Research Prospectus and understand the Metro North External Researcher Policy before applying.