This scholarship is funded by the University of Adelaide to support a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student who is commencing research in the field of musculoskeletal biomechanics. 

This project will use state of the art MRI sequences to characterise the morphology and composition of human joints for a cohort of people enrolled in a social running program, and subsequently phenotype their joints using our statistical shape and appearance model. We aim to better understand how alterations in joint mechanics affect the morphology and composition of human joints – some will thrive and others will degrade. The project is funded as part of an ARC Future Fellowship. The successful candidate will join the vibrant research team in the Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research at the University of Adelaide. Candidates should have experience with numerical methods and programming in Python/Matlab and be prepared to work with research volunteers.  

Eligibility: 

We welcome applications domestic applicants (Australian citizens or permanent residents) or overseas candidates who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide. 

Stipend: 

The scholarship will be for 3.5 years and has a stipend of $35,300 (2025 rate, indexed annually) per annum. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.  Details of any terms and/or benefits can be found in the University of Adelaide Conditions of Award.

Enquiries: 

Contact Person: Professor Dominic Thewlis

School/Discipline of:  Adelaide Medical School

Tel: (08) 83137096              Email: dominic.thewlis@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: Expression of interest 

Expressions of interest should be submitted to Dominic Thewlis (dominic.thewlis@adelaide.edu.au) by no later than 1/4/2025 with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents.

• Evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (if applicable)
• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae