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PhD Scholarship available in the School of Health Sciences

Full-time, fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus

Stipend Rate $40,000 per annum for 3 years

About the Role

This PhD Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity to undertake a three-year doctoral program within the nationally funded Train the Trainer – Spinal Cord Injury (T3 SCI) initiative, based at Swinburne University of Technology’s Hawthorn campus. The successful candidate will contribute to a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)–funded program focused on improving access to safe, inclusive and evidence based physical activity for people with spinal cord injury by upskilling exercise and health professionals.

The role involves designing and delivering a research project spanning health professional education, co design, implementation science, program evaluation and knowledge translation across community and clinical settings. Working closely with academic supervisors, consumers and industry stakeholders, this position is ideal for a motivated and well organised emerging researcher keen to make meaningful impact through applied, collaborative research.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and engage consumers/clinicians/community centres.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with evidence of involvement in research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence interested parties.
• Experience working in higher education or a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity for data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or related fields.
• A valid working with children’s check card (or ability to obtain prior to or upon commencement).
• Successful candidates will need to be able to meet Swinburne's PhD entry requirements.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Monday June 15, 2026 11:30pm