• Full time
• Fixed Term – 1 year
• Bundoora Campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!

About the position

The position is located in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. The research focus of the Centre is to increase sport and exercise medicine knowledge through excellent collaborative research and translate knowledge to policy, practice, participation, health, and wellbeing. 

The successful candidate is expected to be based onsite at LASEM (La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus – Bundoora).

Duties will 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.
• Engage and build relationships with industry and community to ensure that all research results are communicated and adopted by industry, community and/or government.
• Co-supervise or, where appropriate supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) postgraduate students as required.

Working from home can be arranged (if appropriate), but regular attendance at La Trobe University is encouraged to foster excellence in research culture.

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience in an area related to sports medicine/musculoskeletal health.
• A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.

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 11^th May 2025

Position Enquiries: Kay Crossley, Professor Sports Medicine Research Centre

via email: K.Crossley@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant  

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

Position Description below:

 PD - Research Fellow - LASEM.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.