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Our research team under the supervision and guidance of the Dean of Research (Health), Prof Sandie McCarthy, has a strong focus on development and delivery of multidisciplinary lifestyle interventions within cancer populations. As part of our team, you will benefit from high quality training in the above areas to support a transition to independent research.
RECENTRE is an NHMRC-funded project undertaken in partnership with Mater Foundation and Mater Health Queensland. The collaborative research team is interdisciplinary (exercise science, nutrition, nursing, public health, statistics, health economics, psychology, implementation science) and spans several institutions including universities and hospital settings. This is an implementation study of a lifestyle intervention focussed on women after treatment for breast and gynaecological cancer.

Women with female-specific cancers can now survive decades after diagnosis, however there is little support after treatment despite their risk of physical and psychosocial complications. Previous studies from members of this research team demonstrate that our Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program (WWACP) improves quality of life and reduces treatment-related chronic disease risks in these women through targeted lifestyle management. As part of this study, the WWACP will be digitalised and rebranded as “RECENTRE: The Enhancing Women’s Recovery after Cancer Treatment Program” for tertiary prevention of chronic disease in women treated for breast and gynaecological cancer regardless of their cancer stage. The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate RECENTRE as standard practice after treatment, Queensland-wide, across Mater Health facilities.

We seek a PhD candidate to contribute to research on this study. There are a variety of opportunities to design an innovative research project that enhances and fits within the parameters of RECENTRE. Success in this role requires collaboration with the immediate research team and a broader interdisciplinary team across universities and hospital settings.

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, econometrics, statistics and work in the field of nursing, allied health, public health or medicine. You will have evidence of a passion for behavioural change research in a health setting.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background in allied health, nursing, public health or medicine will be viewed favourably. Particularly accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) will be positively viewed.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Sarah Balaam [email protected] or Dr Janine Porter-Steel [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 11 October 2024

In the School of Nursing and Midwifery, our research team under the supervision and guidance of the Dean of Research Prof Sandie McCarthy has a strong focus on development and delivery of lifestyle interventions within cancer populations. As part of our team, you will benefit from high quality training in the above areas to support a transition to independent research.

You will join an international, cross-disciplinary team of world-leading behavioural intervention researchers.

Foxtrot is a consumer-oriented project funded by the Medical Research Futures Fund. The research team is interdisciplinary (with an exercise focus), comprising clinicians and researchers from university and hospital settings. This study will expand the currently limited resources available to people with stomas to improve their functional capacity to exercise and their enjoyment of it. This will be achieved through the integration of a highly accessible and purpose-designed exercise intervention to support the particular needs of this population.

The project provides the student with a unique opportunity to collaborate with a wide network of experts in cancer care and exercise implementation. The successful candidate will contribute to intervention delivery, outcome assessment and interpretation, with the capacity to investigate a variety of outcomes that align with the FOXTROT Study. The successful candidate will also develop skills in effective consumer engagement and collaboration, and in working with vulnerable populations. The candidate will be part of an emerging field in healthcare and develop skills to support a career in research.

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following areas: statistics and work in the field of allied health, nursing, public health or medicine. Demonstration of a passion for improving healthcare and support for those with or surviving cancer will be favourable, as well as demonstrated experience or curiosity towards applications of exercise will be valued.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background in allied health, nursing, public health or medicine will be viewed favourably. Particularly accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) will be positively viewed.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Sarah Balaam [email protected] or Dr Janine Porter-Steel [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 11 October 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disease in Australia, affecting 1 in 5 people. Approximately 60% of people with hip OA undergo joint replacement within 3 years of first presenting to a healthcare professional, which highlights the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical treatments. Many people with hip OA are unsatisfied with their current management options.

This project will test the efficacy of a ‘smart’ therapeutic intervention for people with hip OA in a natural environment (i.e., home, gym, outdoors, clinic). This co-designed technology integrates cutting-edge neuromusculoskeletal models with advanced wearable technology and artificial intelligence to calculate hip loads in real-time. Outcomes will include efficacy of a personalised load-modification intervention for people with OA, characterisation of how people with hip OA load their hip in a natural environment, and identification of muscle forces that underpin hip loads during activities which drive symptom worsening and disease progression.

The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable personalised management of chronic health conditions, as well as assess function and performance. We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals for PhD scholarship positions.

The GCORE team is a large cross-disciplinary team comprised of engineers, clinicians, biomedical scientists, industrial designers, and exercise scientists. Our approach is to work collaboratively, but with a keen focus on research excellence.

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours or a master’s degree. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component in either of biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, human movement science, kinesiology, or related degrees. Essential skills include knowledge in rigid-multibody dynamics (OpenSim) and computer programming skills (MATLAB, Python or C++).

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Names of two referees
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 30th August 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online

The PhD position sits within an exercise oncology and cancer survivorship research team, within the School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith Health. The position requires a qualified and motivated individual, committed to achieving research excellence cancer survivorship.

Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) is a painful, chronic, progressive, and incurable condition. One in 5 people develop lymphoedema following breast cancer and live with its significant, adverse physical, psychological, and economic-related burden. BCRL management aims to arrest progression, but access is restrictive, inequitable and costly. Preliminary evidence has identified exercise and compression as potential BCRL prevention therapies. This project will evaluate the efficacy of current usual care plus potential BCRL prevention therapies versus usual care alone (multi-state, randomised controlled trial) for people diagnosed with breast cancer. It will also quantify the health impacts (such as pain, fatigue, infection, anxiety and depression, physical function, work ability, relationships, overall quality of life) of adding lymphoedema preventive strategies to usual care alone. Outcomes of this project are expected to improve standard breast cancer care.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on a funded program of research that aims to shift the paradigm from arresting progression to the prevention of breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

The primary focus of this exciting opportunity is to work on a project that spans physiotherapy, exercise science, epidemiology, clinical trial research, and implementation science. Success in this role requires collaboration with national and international stakeholders, including consumers, clinicians and industry partners.

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours or a master’s degree. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component within the fields of physiotherapy, exercise science, exercise oncology, kinesiology, epidemiology, or a related health degrees. Excellent communication skills are essential. Desirable skills include clinical experience with people with cancer, and statistical programming and analysis skills.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Sunday 29 November 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

The project is situated in the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR) at Griffith University. The GCSCR is dedicated to increasing our understanding of current challenges facing the modern world. Through the application of innovative humanities and social science research, incorporating the knowledge of academics from a broad range of interrelated disciplines, we are at the cutting edge of humanities and social science discourse.

You will be working with Dr Lauren Istvandity, a transdisciplinary cultural researcher with significant expertise in critical heritage studies and the sub-fields of memory studies, music heritage, and community well-being. Her research blends knowledge in cultural heritage with creative practice, producing a range of traditional and non-traditional outputs.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers, committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of the challenges and issues confronting contemporary society.

Applications are invited for a dedicated PhD scholarship supporting a recently awarded ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.

The focus of this candidate’s work is to investigate the ways in which cultural heritage institutions can better support culturally diverse communities through preservation of their cultural heritage. The project will apply a creative heritage methodology that will see communities engaging with an Australian collecting institution through creative practice.

This position will be held at Griffith University, Nathan Campus.

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. The successful candidate will have a background in one or more of the following fields: critical and cultural heritage, applied creative practice, community arts, and/or migrant cultures. It is expected the candidate will have experience in qualitative methods, with skills in interviewing, focus groups, and analysis. Ideally, the candidate will have a keen interest or capacity in creative practice, experience working with communities, and the development of creative digital products.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Name of two referees
• Research proposal (max 300 words)

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 13 December.

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support development of offshore renewable energy and other activities in the Blue Economy through environmental characterisation.

The primary focus of this role is method development for incorporating hydroacoustic (echosounder) datasets into marine spatial planning. This project includes data analysis, mathematical modelling, and ecological application of analytical results. Success in this role requires collaboration with Echoview Software and the Blue Economy CRC.

The aim of this study is to develop methods that harness the power of hydroacoustic instruments (echosounders) to provide better ecological information for use in marine spatial planning (MSP). Marine renewable energy and offshore aquaculture are rapidly growing sectors of the blue economy with important roles to play in increasing seafood production and energy security, as well as combatting climate change. However, there is still a high degree of uncertainty and concern about the effects of these new activities on the environment, all aspects of which are already under pressure from anthropogenic activities (e.g. fishing, shipping, pollution, climate change). Careful planning and effective monitoring strategies are needed to ensure the blue economy is developed sustainably in Australia and globally, without adverse impacts on the marine environment. MSP is an integrated framework that can support the ongoing functioning of the marine environment alongside blue economy development and other human activities. MSP identifies which areas of the ocean are appropriate for different activities, relying on geospatial data layers that span human uses as well as areas of ecological importance. By bringing together multiple streams of information, MSP can facilitate adaptive, ecosystem-based management of anthropogenic activities, which is critical for delivery of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The dynamic nature of marine ecosystems in space and time has been highlighted as a challenge for integration of ecological layers (such as essential habitat for fish species) into MSP. An additional challenge is the general lack of data for generating useable information in most marine areas. There is an ongoing need to establish which physical and biological parameters need to be measured in order to identify appropriate uses and activities for an area, and to monitor ecosystem function over time. Research is also needed to determine the necessary resolution and scale of ecological measurements, the tools for acquiring them, and methods for translating them into information layers suitable for MSP.

This project will: (i) review the literature, drawing especially on the European and North American experiences, to identify key ecosystem properties that might be impacted by different classes of blue economy activity, and to identify the gaps in existing data collection protocols; (ii) identify metrics of impact and/or condition that can be routinely measured by hydroacoustic techniques and specifically those that might plug identified gaps; (iii) apply the findings of (ii) to case study(ies) area(s) where developments are occurring, for example the BEZ; (iv) make recommendations for more cost-effective monitoring of Blue Economy developments using hydroacoustics.
Please note:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake mandatory training courses at GU such as research methods, project planning and management etc and will attend the following courses to build understanding and practical skills in the field of hydroacoustics:

Echoview’s acoustics fundamentals course: hydroacoustic theory and data processing
Advanced Echoview courses as needed (e.g. multibeam data processing)

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will analyse echosounder data to develop metrics of ecological value. You will have evidence of a passion for the marine environment, with a strong desire to undertake research to underpin sustainable development of the Blue Economy.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Name of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11.59pm AEST Friday 20 December 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.