About us

The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal engineering and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable personalised management of chronic and acute health conditions, as well as assess function and performance. We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals for PhD scholarship positions. The GCORE team is a large cross-disciplinary team comprised of engineers, clinicians, biomedical scientists, industrial designers, and research leaders. Our approach is to work collaboratively, but with a keen focus on research excellence.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disease in Australia, affecting 1 in 8 people, causing pain and dysfunction, diminishing quality of life, and imposing enormous socioeconomic burden. Many people with hip OA are unsatisfied with their current management options. This project will test the efficacy of a co-designed ‘smart’ therapeutic intervention for people with hip OA in the real-world. Its focus will include integrating cutting-edge neuromusculoskeletal models with advanced wearable technology and artificial intelligence to push technological boundaries and escape the laboratory for the first time to intervene on a known mechanism of disease.

Please visit the HDR Scholarships website for more information. 

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants. 
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here. 

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet: 

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR 
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR 
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 

About the scholarship

The living allowance stipend will be $32,192 per annum tax-free for three years (2023 rate, indexed annually). Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided. 

A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years (noting the onshore requirement mentioned previously). Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process

Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to '[email protected]' containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Academic Transcript
• Name and contact details of two references. It is advisable that at least one of the referees has direct knowledge of your laboratory and other skills, for example previous Honours or Masters supervisor or employer.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm 12 May 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

What Griffith offers

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For project related enquiries please contact:

A/Professor Laura Diamond
Email: [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Phone: (07) 3735 3817
Email: [email protected]