Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Exercise Medicine
Overview
The Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) Program at Edith Cowan
University aims to build productive research partnerships in four key
areas of Health, Education, ICT and Environment.
With CRN Funding provided by the Department of Innovation, Industry,
Science and Research, this exciting initiative will enable ECU to work
with nine research intensive universities in Australia, and to attract
national and international scholars and researchers across six projects
to share their wealth of knowledge and experience.
The Edith Cowan University Health and Wellness Institute has a
successful and expanding research group focussing on the role of
exercise in the prevention and management of chronic disease,
encompassing outcomes relating to functional, physiological,
cardiometabolic and psychosocial health. We have excellent facilities
and extensive research activities in a collaborative and collegial
working environment. Our reputation in exercise and cancer is
internationally recognised.
The successful applicants will work in conjunction with our CRN
collaborators from The University of Queensland, The University of
Western Australia and The University of Sydney in the following areas:
* Integration of exercise and nutritional strategies for chronic
disease management
* Basic and applied research in exercise science for health and
rehabilitation
* Translational research in exercise as medicine
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with
the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and
Personal Excellence.
Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, 3 year fixed term position attracts remuneration of
$80,435 to $95,518 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible
working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal
circumstances.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our
Future Staff website.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-staff/overview
<http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-staff/overview>
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Professor Robert Newton on 041
990 7774 or email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> for
more information.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria.
