Research Fellows / Senior Research Fellows
School of Population Health &
School of Human Movement Studies
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld
Reference Number:3009523

Help to understand how physical activity can influence health outcomes
Be part of a major national and international collaboration
Carry out innovative research that will influence national health policies

Over the next five years (2004-2008), The School of Population Health and the School of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland, in partnership with the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, will be carrying out a consolidated program of research studies and advanced-level research training in physical activity and population health. The research program is led by Professor Neville Owen, Professor Wendy Brown and Professor Adrian Bauman and involves a network of national and international collaborators from other research-intensive universities and research institutes.

The main focus of the research program will be on interventions to influence physical activity behaviours and health outcomes. It will emphasise rigorous approaches to population measurement and monitoring; to understanding the determinants of physical activity; the development and testing of relevant conceptual models; and, to the implementation and evaluation of innovative public health interventions. For industry-linked grants, project development, implementation and evaluation will be conducted in close liaison with clients, within a framework of rigorous design and evaluation.

Successful applicants will have a PhD in exercise science, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics or other relevant health, biological or social-science disciplines; publications in peer reviewed journals; and, a demonstrated ability to contribute to the research program.

These are full-time, three to five-year fixed term appointments at Research Fellow (Research Academic Level B) or Senior Research Fellow (Research Academic Level C). Up to four positions will be available. The remuneration package will be in the range of $67,859 to $80,582 per annum for (Level B); or $83,127 to $95,850 per annum for (Level C), including employer superannuation contributions of 17%. The level of the appointments will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Obtain the position description and selection criteria at http://www.jobsatUQ.net or contact Cathy Swart +61 7 3365 5528 or c.swart@sph.uq.edu.au. Contact Professor Neville Owen + 61 7 3365 5528 or n.owen@sph.uq.edu.au, OR Professor Wendy Brown + 61 7 3365 6446 or wbrown@hms.uq.edu.au, to discuss the roles.

Closing date for applications: 16 February 2004
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