- 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 in the preparation of research proposal and ethics submissions, and funding applications to internal or external funding bodies.
- 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.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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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
via email: A.Hahne@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Research Fellow Postdoc Physio - Margaret Nayler.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.
