Senior Research Fellow

• Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2026

• Lead the analysis of descriptive data collected as part of the SCI-MT Trial

Base Salary $156,103 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to play a key role in the analysis and dissemination of data from the SCI-MT Trial, a major international study investigating intensive motor training for people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

In this role, you will lead the analysis and publication of physiotherapy-related data collected as part of the trial and contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of content for Physiotherapy Exercises (PTX), an internationally recognised online resource.

Working within a collaborative team of primarily physiotherapy researchers, you will contribute to high-impact research that improves outcomes for people with SCI. You will also provide academic leadership, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to the Centre’s broader research and strategic activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral researcher with a background in physiotherapy and SCI to further develop their academic career within a high-performing and supportive research environment.

• Lead the analysis and publication of high-quality research outputs arising from the SCI-MT Trial

• Contribute to the design, development, and dissemination of content for PTX

• Support the preparation of competitive grant applications and research proposals

• Translate research findings into outputs that inform clinical practice and policy

• Supervise and mentor early- and mid-career researchers and students

• Contribute to the Centre’s research leadership, governance, and strategic priorities

• Build and maintain effective collaborations with academic, clinical, and community stakeholders

About you

• Registered physiotherapist (or eligible for registration in NSW)

• PhD in physiotherapy, spinal cord injury, or a closely related field

• Familiarity with, or the ability to rapidly develop expertise in, online exercise platforms such as Physiotherapy Exercises (PTX)

• Demonstrated experience in research relating to spinal cord injury and physiotherapy

• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and research impact

• Experience working with clinical or trial datasets, including descriptive analyses and contributing to high-quality research outputs

• Familiarity with or interest in online exercise resources

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• Experience supervising or mentoring students or junior researchers

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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Applications Close

Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:59 PM