Value
$40,000 p.a.
Duration
three years of full time study
Status
Closed
Closed.
Opens
31/03/2025Closes
28/04/2025Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for one candidate to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) titled “Rehabilitation in the home after hip fracture: right care, right time, right place, right choice” with A/Professor David Lim from IMPACCT: Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and Conjoint Professor Justine Naylor and Dr Thuy Anh Bui from Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre.
The PhD will comprise a series of projects that explore the cost and other aspects of early supported discharge (ESD) programs such as hospital in the home (HITH) and rehabilitation in the home (RITH).
This area is highly relevant to healthcare providers worldwide and is currently a priority for NSW Health. The thesis is part of a larger volume of related work undertaken in the South West Sydney Local Health District. The primary focus is ESD programs after low-trauma hip fracture, but there is potential for the thesis to have a broader scope.
The student will collect data at Liverpool, Bankstown and Fairfield Hospitals and in participants' homes.
Who is eligible?
- Eligibility for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy program at UTS
- Capacity to enrol for Spring Research Session 2 - 2025
- Open to Domestic candidates
For information about the UTS research program please go to: Doctor of Philosophy PhD Thesis HEALTH
Selection process
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, previous research experience, research outputs, and alignment with the University's research priorities.
In addition to ensuring you are eligible for admission to UTS, students should contact A/Professor David Lim to discuss suitability before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Applications closed
EOI application open: 31 March 2025
EOI application close: 28 April 2025
Shortlisted candidates interview between: 29 and 30 April 2025
Successful candidate to submit an UTS Online application by insert date: 30 April 2025
Successful candidate to enrol latest by insert date: 30 November 2025
Need more information? Contact...
To discuss the research project and or EOI process, please contact A/Prof David Lim (david.lim@uts.du.au)
To discuss application requirements, please contact FOH.HDR.Enquiry@uts.edu.au
Other information
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and, preferably, additional relevant research experience and/or peer-reviewed research activity, awards and/or prizes.
In addition to ensuring you are eligible for scholarship and admission to UTS, students must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to David Lim (by email: david.lim@uts.edu.au). EOI submission deadline is 28th April 2025.
Your EOI should include:
- A Cover letter
- A personal statement (750 words maximum) outlining your suitability for undertaking a Higher Degree by Research, what you hope to achieve from your research and your research experience to date.
- Academic curriculum vitae including your qualifications, work and research experience. Use the UTS CV template: (https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/research-degrees/applying-uts/prepare-your-documents/uts-grs-research-degree-application-cv-template.docx).
- Official academic transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate), including master’s thesis results (if applicable).
- Evidence of research output (peer-reviewed publications) demonstrating your capacity to undertake independent research (if applicable).
- Proof of English proficiency (if not having completed a minimum of 5 years of study in Australia).
- Written references to include contact details for suitable academic referees (two required).
- Evidence of prizes, scholarships, and awards (certificates, statements of award).
Essential requirements:
- Qualified for unconditional direct entry into a PhD program at UTS
- Undergraduate Honours degree or Masters in medicine, nursing, allied health, psychology or behavioral science, public health or health science, science, or health related discipline
- Valid NSW driver license
- Eligible to work/study in Australia for at least the terms of the contract; no requirement for visa sponsorship
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Well-developed time management skills
- Capacity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, but also unsupervised at times
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to commence PhD in 2025 research semester 2
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience with health economic analysis
- Research experience, preferably in a clinical area
- Ability to speak Arabic, Mandarin, Assyrian or Vietnamese
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Two referees able to provide commentary about academic performance and work performance will be required.
Interviews may be required for shortlisted candidates.