The Medical Device Research Institute within the Faculty of Science and Engineering of The Flinders University of South Australia has an opening for a full-time PhD student starting in 2017. The student will contribute to research to investigate mechanisms underlying hip fractures and development of innovative diagnostic and exercise interventions. The position is fully funded. The student will use a range high-resolution imaging modalities, advanced six-degree-of-freedom test and micro-finite-element techniques to explore the deformation and fracture mechanism in the human femur. Further information is provided at http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/index.cfm/scholarships/display/a819098

Eligible applicants must:
  • have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or an equivalent level of academic attainment;
  • be enrolled, or be seeking to enrol, as a full-time student in a research higher degree at Flinders University;
  • international students must meet the postgraduate entry requirements and English Language requirements


December 31st, 2016, is the deadline to apply to the PhD program.

Potential applicants are highly recommended to contact Dr. Saulo Martelli via email before completing the application.

Saulo Martelli
email: saulo.martelli@flinders.edu.au