This scholarship is funded by the University of Adelaide to support a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student who is commencing research in the field of musculoskeletal biomechanics.

This project will use state-of-the-art MRI sequences to characterize the morphology and composition of human joints for a cohort of people enrolled in a social running program, and subsequently phenotype their joints using our statistical shape and appearance model. We aim to better understand how alterations in joint mechanics affect the morphology and composition of human joints – some will thrive and others will degrade. The project is funded as part of an ARC Future Fellowship. The successful candidate will join the vibrant research team in the Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research at the University of Adelaide. Candidates should have experience with numerical methods and programming in Python/Matlab and be prepared to work with research volunteers.

University of Adelaide Research Scholarship 2025 Eligibility:

We welcome applications from domestic applicants (Australian citizens or permanent residents) or overseas candidates who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide.

University of Adelaide Research Scholarship 2025 Stipend:

The scholarship will be for 3.5 years and has a stipend of $35,300 (2025 rate, indexed annually) per annum. It is likely to be tax-exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.  Details of any terms and/or benefits can be found in the University of Adelaide