Goal setting in personal injury rehabilitation, in partnership with LeapFoward and QBE Insurance

2 x PhD scholarships on goal setting in personal injury rehabilitation, in partnership with LeapForward and QBE Insurance

Background: Southern Cross University, LeapForward, and QBE Insurance are pleased to offer 2 fully funded PhD scholarships commencing in 2023.

This is an excellent opportunity to conduct innovative research in partnership with leading organisations, and will be suited to individuals who are interested in psychology, sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, or health technology. The PhDs will be conducted in a highly supportive environment, with strong career development and networking opportunities, as well as excellent supervision and mentoring. 

The successful candidates will receive a scholarship starting at $29,863 p.a. (with annual increases) for 3 years and 3 months, as well as a tuition fee waiver. Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, and must meet the entry requirements to enrol in a PhD at Southern Cross University, including a second-class Honours or above from a relevant discipline.

Project focus: These PhD scholarships will aim to identify how to optimise goal setting in personal injury rehabilitation. They will focus on comparing various types of goals to understand which options are most effective for improving overall health and ultimately return-to-work, and wider claim, outcomes – to help move towards new models of best practice that achieve better outcomes for clients within personal injury schemes. The projects will also have a strong emphasis on disseminating findings through QBE, LeapForward and wider industry to inform practice and guide industry frameworks on a large scale.

How to apply:  Please send one PDF file to christian.swann@scu.edu.au containing:

• a cover letter explaining your interest in this scholarship (1 page max),
• your CV (2 pages max),
• relevant degree transcripts/certificates,
• contact details for two referees, and
• and any other relevant research documents (e.g., publications/theses)

Please quote the PhD title in the subject line of the email.

Invitation to attend an interview: If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. Further details about the interview will be provided in the invitation.

These PhD projects aim to officially start in the first quarter of 2023. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis until the roles are filled.

Applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Christian Swann at christian.swann@scu.edu.au for an informal discussion or any enquiries about this opportunity.

Closing Date: Until position is filled.

Interviews: TBA