The Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute at Edith Cowan University is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to help drive our injury prevention research in tactical populations. Specifically, this full-time post-doctoral research fellow role will manage the “Co-designing a program to prevent injuries and improve performance in Australian Police Force recruits” project, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, Western Australian Department of Health, and Western Australia Police Force.

The Police Force is essential to society, yet one-in-twenty recruits drop out due to injury. This drop-out rate has substantial economic and workforce ramifications. We have demonstrated that one-in-five recruits suffer an injury causing time-loss from work. This project, spanning 5-years from January 2025, will involve the (i) injury prevention program development (ii) program implementation and (iii) program implementation evaluation.

The primary role of the project manager will include project oversight, including but not limited to human research ethics applications, risk management procedures, managing industry collaboration, managing consumer and stakeholder engagement, data collection, data management and manuscript preparation. The project manager will be supported by an experienced research team, with a focus on mentoring and developing the research fellow.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596pa 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.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview .

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Myles Murphy at m.murphy@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the .

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST. Please note, shortlisting and interviews will be held in the new year.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.