Post-Doctoral Fellow (Exercise Physiology)
About the role
The School of Health Sciences aims to improve society through teaching, research, and direct engagement in healthcare practices, aligning with UNSW strategies to impact health and wellbeing in the short and long term. The Post‑Doctoral Fellow will contribute to the delivery of clinical trials and related research studies while developing an independent research program, working within a multidisciplinary team to conduct high‑quality research, lead scholarly outputs, and pursue competitive funding to build research independence.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of clinical trials and related research studies
- Develop an independent research program
- Conduct high‑quality research
- Lead scholarly outputs (publications, presentations, etc.)
- Pursue competitive funding opportunities
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
- Must hold full rights to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Qualifications
PhD in physiology, exercise physiology, cardiovascular science, biomedical science, or a related discipline.
Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in integrative or cardiovascular physiology techniques (e.g., cardiopulmonary exercise testing, haemodynamic, vascular, autonomic, or cardiac imaging assessments) in human participants
- Proven commitment to staying current with discipline knowledge and developments
- Track record of high‑quality, high‑impact research outcomes with evidence of ongoing research excellence and capacity for research leadership
- Demonstrated interest in women's cardiovascular health and commitment to advancing sex and gender equity in cardiovascular research
- Experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, teaching, tutoring, or student supervision at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and willingness to contribute to teaching and higher degree research (HDR) supervision
- Track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry
Benefits
- Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments, and salary sacrifice options
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Pay
$133,000 – $142,000 base salary (+17% superannuation and a leave loading)
Schedule
Full‑time (35 hours per week); 1‑year fixed term (possible extension funding dependent); located at UNSW Campus, Kensington with hybrid work (minimum 3 days in the office); occasional site visits, some interstate travel required.