Margaret Nayler Postdoctoral Physiotherapy Research

**Work type**:Fixed Term
- Part time - 0.5FTE
- Fixed Term - 3 years
- Bundoora Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

**About the position**

Dr. Margaret Nayler was a physiotherapist and former Dean of the School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University until 1995. She was dedicated to physiotherapy teaching and research at La Trobe University and was an Australian Physiotherapy Association member for 67 years. Margaret played a key role in the establishment of the Journal of Physiotherapy - becoming the editor of the journal in 1981.

This research fellowship is funded from Margaret’s bequest, after she passed away in 2022. The fellowship aims to honour Margaret’s contribution to physiotherapy education and research at La Trobe University and beyond, by facilitating high quality research in physiotherapy scholarship of learning and teaching.

The position will work with the Physiotherapy Discipline Lead, and the Physiotherapy Research Coordinator, to identify priorities for coordinating and implementing a program of research aligned with the aims of the fellowship**.**

**Skills and Experience**
- Completion of a PhD in a relevant area.
- A record of publications and conference presentations that provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Experience with research designs relevant to scholarship of learning and teaching research, such as surveys, qualitative research, benchmarking, observational studies, and clinical trials.
- Must be registered with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
- 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, Sunday 17th November 2024

Position Enquiries: Andrew Hahne, Professor Physiotherapy

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **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.**

***Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**_ 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_**.