Post-Doctoral Fellow — Exercise Physiology & Cardiovascular Research

UNSW; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra 3 days leave at Christmas

Career development opportunities

Course discounts on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% superannuation

Retail and education discounts

Job summary

UNSW seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow (Exercise Physiology) to contribute to clinical trials and research, developing an independent program within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes high-quality research outputs and leadership in the field, with opportunities for teaching and HDR supervision.

Based at UNSW Campus, Kensington, the position is hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office) with occasional interstate travel, and a fixed-term 1 year (potential extension funded).

Qualifications

• PhD in physiology, exercise physiology, cardiovascular science, biomedical science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrative or cardiovascular physiology techniques in humans.
• Commitment to staying updated with discipline knowledge and developments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical trials and related studies while developing an independent research program.
• Conduct high-quality research, lead scholarly outputs, and pursue competitive funding.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision of HDR students, and industry engagement.

Skills

Cardiovascular physiology techniques

Research leadership

Sex and gender equity in research

Teaching / HDR supervision

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in physiology or related discipline

Tools

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Haemodynamic imaging

Cardiac imaging

Job description

UNSW seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow (Exercise Physiology) to contribute to clinical trials and research, developing an independent program within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes high-quality research outputs and leadership in the field, with opportunities for teaching and HDR supervision.

Based at UNSW Campus, Kensington, the position is hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office) with occasional interstate travel, and a fixed-term 1 year (potential extension funded).