Position: Professional Officer in Biomechanics

Professional Officer, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health
Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of
Wollongong, NSW, Australia

The School of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint a highly motivated
individual to manage the Biomechanics Research Laboratory (BRL) facility and
equipment. The primary role of the position is to manage technical aspects
of the Laboratory's state-of-the-art sophisticated biomechanics measurement
and data analysis systems, which enable accurate quantification of human
motion in both the laboratory and field-based environments. The BRL is
committed to developing innovative strategies, based on rigorous applied
biomechanics research, to decrease injury potential and to optimise the
quality of life for individuals of all ages. Research within the BRL is
primarily focused on the biomechanics of injury prevention with a specific
interest in four main areas of focused research excellence, including:
landing mechanics and injury prevention; foot structure, foot function and
footwear design; biomechanics of breast health; and innovations in
biomechanics. For more information about the BRL please visit
www.uow.edu.au/health/brl

Position Environment:
The School of Health Sciences is the largest of the four Schools (Graduate
Medicine, Nursing and Psychology) within the Faculty of Health and
Behavioural Sciences at the University of Wollongong. Within the School,
research-based BSc(Hons), MSc(Research), and PhD degrees are offered, which
build on under- and postgraduate degree programs in Exercise Science and
Rehabilitation, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), Medical Science, and
Nutrition and Public Health. The School of Health Sciences offers a dynamic
research and teaching environment, with research ranging from molecular
biology to applied human studies.

How to Apply:
Please go to our website http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to submit your
application online & for more information about the position and UOW.

Applicants must address the Selection Criteria specified in the relevant
Position Description, which is available from our website. For further
information about this role, please contact Professor Julie Steele, Head,
Exercise & Human Biosciences on + 61 (0)2 4221 3498.

Applications Close 30 November 2007 Quote Ref No: 21889