Full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years
Base salary will range from $80,448 – $107,104 (Academic Level A) + 17% Superannuation
Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus
About this Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and driven Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Australia’s leading researchers in the study of chronic pain at the newly established Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR) within our School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
This opportunity will involve testing exciting new quantum technologies developed at the University of Queensland to better measure human muscle, as well as collaborative work on other projects related to neuromechanics and the study of chronic pain. The primary project is geared towards making this new technology useful in basic science, health & rehabilitation, and sport performance. The overarching goal is to design and test a smart garment embedded with these sensors, for advancement of capability in research, application in the fields of health & rehabilitation, and potential commercialization and use leading up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics.
This project is funded by the Queensland Government's Quantum 2032 Challenge, and will be undertaken in collaboration with partners including several Australian sports institutions, as well as local Brisbane industrial design. This position is focused on the human testing part of the project, and will consist of using existing technologies (like optical motion capture, force sensors, and electromyography) to test and validate the new quantum sensors for the purpose of reconstructing faithful representations of muscle activity and dynamics of the body.
The successful applicant will have experience in running and self-managing experiments in human-research related fields, specifically using some of the sensors involved in the project (ultrasound, EMG, motion capture, force), and the ability to perform basic data processing and analysis. There are many elements of expertise required in this project, and it is not expected that the applicant will have experience in all of them. You will be expected to work with other team members who have more expertise in other areas, as well as be open to learning as the project develops.
For further information, please view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.
Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Ryan Riddick at r.riddick@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the ‘About You’ section found within the information booklet above
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-49462).