Postdoctoral Fellow

**Role type**:Full Time; Fixed Term (2 Years)
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department**:Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences
**Salary**:Level A 6 - $ 85,555 - 116,094 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to cutting-edge osteoarthritis research / Collaborate with leading experts / Develop valuable clinical research skills
- Work with leading experts in musculoskeletal research
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Osteoarthritis Research Group, you'll play a crucial role in advancing clinical research on knee and hip osteoarthritis and chronic conditions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leading experts, Professors Kim Bennell and Rana Hinman, on innovative clinical trials focused on non-pharmacological management strategies. This 24-month position offers you the chance to contribute to impactful research, develop your research skills, and potentially build an independent research profile in a supportive, values-driven environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conduct Clinical Research: Plan and execute studies on osteoarthritis and chronic conditions, including clinical trials, systematic reviews, and qualitative studies.
- Manage Research Projects: Coordinate study activities, ensure compliance with guidelines, and meet project timelines and milestones.
- Analyse and Publish Results: Work with biostatisticians to analyse data, prepare publications, and present findings at local and international forums.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Collaborate with research end-users, including people with lived experience of osteoarthritis, and other key stakeholders.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in a relevant health-related discipline, possessing strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

**You may also**:

- Have a PhD or submitted PhD in an area relevant to clinical management of musculoskeletal or chronic conditions.
- Possess a track record of human clinical research publications in musculoskeletal or chronic condition areas.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Have experience in systematic reviews, data management, and quality assurance in clinical research.
- Show a willingness to engage in community and professional activities related to physiotherapy and osteoarthritis.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team -**Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences**

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**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
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**Applications close**:3 September 2025.11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbou