PhD Scholar: Iron Deficiency Detection (STRIKE)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on iron measurement using quantum technology to advance the STRIKE project
• Perform laboratory and fieldwork contributing to research objectives regarding iron deficiency in female athletes
• Collaborate with the research team to develop rapid and precise detection methods
• Contribute to the preparation of publications, presentations, and research reports
• Develop a professional publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Option to learn specialized quantum technology skills for data collection and analysis

Requirements

• First class honours or a Master's degree (AQF Level 9)
• A degree incorporating a significant research component
• Experience in exercise science, physics, or physical biosciences
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Demonstrated capacity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in female athlete health and performance
• High-level organizational and time-management skills

Benefits

• Annual stipend of $55,379 (indexed) for up to three and a half years of full-time study
• Opportunity to train with world-leaders in quantum sensing technology at the University of Melbourne
• Access to world-class lab facilities and a supportive research culture
• Professional and personal development support for HDR candidates

About the Company

Griffith University is a leading research institution ranked among the top 2% worldwide. Griffith Health and Griffith Sport Science are committed to innovation in health education and sports performance research, with a particular focus on the unique physiology of female athletes and promoting inclusivity.