Research Fellow - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Research Fellow - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Job No.: 567796

Work type: Fixed Term

Full time

Fixed Term – 2 years

Location: Bundoora Campus

Be part of a passionate and innovative team

About the position

The successful applicant will contribute to existing and new research projects in biomechanics, clinical testing related to sports performance and orthopaedic sports medicine and be supported by senior academics to grow and develop an independent research career.

This position will be based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus but may require periods of working on location at industry partners and with research collaborators.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct and publish, or otherwise disseminate high quality and/or high impact research as a member of a team or independently and produce conference/seminar papers and publications from that research.


• Contribute to the preparation or, where appropriate, individual preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding sources.


• Co-supervise or, where appropriate supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) postgraduate students as required.


• Coordinate and manage human research and clinical trials, including undertaking biomechanics analysis using Vicon and strength testing.


• Perform data collection, analysis and management, some of which may be offsite and interstate.

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience in a relevant field.


• A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.


• Willingness to supervise, or co-supervise, Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.


• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.


• Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials or complex projects involving human participants.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation


• On site child care facilities


• Flexible work arrangements


• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 12th November 2024

Position Enquiries: Jodie McClelland, HOD Physio, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics

Via email: J.McClelland@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Research Fellow - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter,


• An up-to-date resume and;


• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is found in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

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.

Advertised: 01/10/2024

Closing Date: 12/11/2024