ProfessorStephen Cobley

Project Opportunities

Title: Motor control and movement in clinical groups

Summary of opportunity:

Matching the requirements of your course related study (i.e., Master level or PhD), you will have the opportunity to work as part of a broader research project. This opportunity will include personal and professional skill development, as well as research study related training associated with the research methodologies in the area of biomechanics and motor behaviour. Throughout your study, your development will be overseen by two research supervisors.

Opportunity synopsis:

This opportunity is open for application to students looking to complete a post-graduate degree, with an interest and passion for exercise and sport science, and specifically movement skill development. Project involvement will benefit those presently studying exercise and sport science, or those wanting to study in the area with an appropriate study background (e.g., a sciences under-graduate degree). It will be helpful, although not paramount, if applicants have experience in research skills, and with competency in using data analysis software (e.g., SPSS). Likewise, professional conduct, personal organization, communication, written skill, and punctuality will be important. For the successful applicant, you will be based at The Cumberland Campus under the supervision of Dr. Steve Cobley and Prof. Ross Sanders. The weekly time period of commitment on the project is subject to the applicant’s course related and personal circumstances. 

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Project Opportunities

Title: Athlete Development in Australian Swimming

Summary of opportunity:

A full-time PhD scholarship is available for a graduate to undertake research examining athlete development issues in Australian Swimming. The PhD will be conducted as part of a collaboration between The University of Sydney and Swimming Australia. The PhD will be performed jointly at Sydney University and Swimming Australia (Brisbane). Supervisors from both institutions will oversee the research program.

Opportunity synopsis:

Applicants should have a strong Australian First Class or Second Class Upper Division Honours degree, Master-by-Research degree, or equivalent qualifications. Applicants should be able to: demonstrate academic excellence (including but not limited to academic awards or publications); a high level of verbal and written English proficiency; experience or interest in research or working within a sport science context; demonstrate individual productivity whilst working in a team context; and, show some experience in statistical analysis either working independently or as part of a research team. A background in either competitive swimming (whether as an athlete or coach) or statistical training would be helpful though not mandatory.