{"id":2662,"date":"2023-03-10T15:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T15:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epidemiologie.nl\/vacancy-musculoskeletal-health-in-children\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T12:42:05","slug":"vacancy-musculoskeletal-health-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epidemiologie.nl\/en\/vacancies\/vacancy-musculoskeletal-health-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacancy: Musculoskeletal health in children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This vacancy has been recommended by the University of Tasmania.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the research project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Poor musculoskeletal health is one of the greatest health burdens in Tasmania and worldwide. It is often perceived that poor musculoskeletal health is all about aging, but nothing is less true. Often it has its origins in childhood and adolescent physical development. For example, osteoporosis a condition that causes bones to become thin, weak, and fragile, has been called \u201ca childhood disease with old age consequences,\u201d because the bone mass attained in childhood and adolescence is an important determinant of lifelong skeletal health.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of this PhD project is to identify factors interfering with musculoskeletal health in childhood. You will investigate the association between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscular strength and bone health in childhood and adolescence<\/li>\n<li>Maternal factors during pregnancy and the influence of childhood musculoskeletal health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the successful candidate for this position, you will have access to longitudinal national and international databases. You will be directly involved in processing and analysing data, reviewing scientific literature, write scientific articles, and give presentations at national and international conferences. PhD students at Menzies Institute for Medical Research enjoy access to top-level research facilities and receive training in science and career related aspects. Weekly seminars provide you with immediate access to many of the world\u2019s most renowned scientists.<\/p>\n<p>As this is a cross-disciplinary research project, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts in the field of bone health, life course epidemiology, and muscular fitness in children.\u00a0\u00a0You will be supervised by epidemiologist Dr. Lieke Scheepers, child fitness specialist Dr. Brooklyn Fraser, and rheumatologist and bone health specialist Prof. Graeme Jones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are looking for a talented PhD candidate with a keen interest in physiology and conducting quantitative data analysis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masters degree or equivalent in epidemiology, biomedical sciences, public health or biostatistics.<\/li>\n<li>Epidemiological background and previous experience with quantitative data analyses is of great advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Motivation and interest to do high-quality research.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written English skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Curious? So are we:<\/strong><br \/>\nMotivated students are very welcome to approach\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:lieke.scheepers@utas.edu.au\">Dr Lieke Scheepers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to discuss exciting project possibilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"button button--transparent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utas.edu.au\/profiles\/staff\/menzies\/lieke-scheepers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEET DR LIEKE SCHEEPERS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years<\/li>\n<li>a relocation allowance of up to $2,000<\/li>\n<li>a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utas.edu.au\/research\/degrees\/what-is-a-research-degree\">minimum entry requirements<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project is competitively assessed and awarded.\u00a0\u00a0Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.<\/p>\n<p>Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masters or honours degree or equivalent in epidemiology, biomedical sciences, public health or biostatistics<\/li>\n<li>Sound understanding of physiology and capability in quantitative data analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application process<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"metadata_field_wysiwyg_1566334_contents_div\">\n<p>There is a three-step application process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select your project, and check you meet the eligibility and selection criteria;<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Primary Supervisor,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:lieke.scheepers@utas.edu.au\">Dr Lieke Scheepers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to discuss your suitability and the project&#8217;s requirements; and<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/student-utas.studylink.com\/apply.cfm?ccc=RSP&amp;title=Research%20Study%20Program&amp;_gl=1*18x18md*_ga*MTY1MDQ1Mjc0NS4xNjc4NDYxODc0*_ga_L24N16B9FB*MTY3ODQ2MTg3My4xLjEuMTY3ODQ2MjUxNi40NC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.154059832.1204459110.1678461874-1650452745.1678461874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit an application<\/a><\/strong> by the closing date listed above.\n<ul>\n<li>Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don\u2019t correctly do this your application may be rejected.<\/li>\n<li>As part of your application, you will be required to submit a covering letter, a CV including 2 x referees and your project research proposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Following the application closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.<\/p>\n<p><em>Date of placement: 10 maart 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This vacancy has been recommended by the University of Tasmania. About the research project Poor musculoskeletal health is one of the greatest health burdens in Tasmania and worldwide. It is often perceived that poor musculoskeletal health is all about aging, but nothing is less true. 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