OpenFieldUniSC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in High Performance Sports Biomechanics
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the Sunshine Coast Olympic and Paralympic Training Centre developing automated inertial sensor tracking for elite Paralympic athletes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in exercise biomechanics, sports science, or human movement within last 4 years
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Record of peer-reviewed journal articles on 3D motion capture or wearable IMU sensors
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $96,000 AUD to $104,000 AUD annual salary plus 17% employer superannuation
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (academic staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Late 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of the Sunshine Coast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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