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SalaryI am a Sports Physician who works with patients with long-term pain. I have researched and published on exercise-induced asthma, examination techniques, platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cells in osteoarthritis, and neuromodulation for treating various types of neuropathic pain. I have also participated in numerous first-in-man studies.
I aim to halve the pain of a million people. This is because chronic pain is a social disease. It not only affects the individual but family, friends, and the community around them. If we can halve the pain of a million people, we will change not only individuals' lives but also society. Many of my patients are highly complex. I want to answer some of the unanswered questions I face daily. I also have several novel ideas across different areas of pain that I would like to develop. I am looking for a research assistant to help with these goals.
With the aim of reaching a million people, we have an upcoming podcast, "It's Not in Your Head". The first episodes will air in early May. The podcast aims to explain and present a structure for approaching chronic pain backed by science. Your role will include researching and reviewing key topics in each episode.
Research Projects to implement over the next 2 years:
- Case series with a view to a randomised control trial of a novel spinal cord stimulation waveform for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
- High protein diet for the management of Hypermobile Ehlers' Danlos syndrome
- Cervical prolotherapy for the management of cervical instability
- Mechanism of action of L2 medial branch stimulation.
- Palmitoylethanolamide and Luteolin for the treatment of central sensitisation
- Stellate Ganglion blocks in the management of central sensitisation.
- Rapamycin for the management of neuropathic pain/CRPS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Crafting research protocols and submitting ethical approvals.
- Gathering data and monitoring patient progress in studies.
- Performing literature reviews and assessing research papers and data quality.
- Synthesising key details from research articles to support our studies and podcasts.
- Implementing proper citation methods.
- Aiding in the creation of peer-reviewed articles and presentations for conferences.
- Expand our web-based data-gathering instruments.
- Assisting with the administrative aspects of podcast production.
- Offering administrative and investigative assistance to fulfil strategic and operational goals as required.
Qualifications, Expertise, and Abilities:
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, science, or a related discipline.
- Valued research background in a comparable academic environment.
- Proficiency in drafting ethics submissions, well-versed with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
- Proven skills in systematic literature reviews and compilation of summaries.
- Solid grasp of research protocol significance and compliance.
- Demonstrable writing prowess, meticulous in referencing, data handling, and formatting, adept in citation software like Endnote.
- Organisational skills to meet goals and deadlines.
- Independent drive and capability to work autonomously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration and external engagement.
Preferred:
- Track record in clinical research.
- Insight into current challenges within chronic pain.
Work Conditions:
- Based in Melbourne (office in Balwyn).
- Full-time or part-time role with flexible working arrangements.
- Office presence is dependent on data collection activities.
If you are interested in a diverse research role with the opportunity to publish, get your work out to the world, and answer some questions that will directly change the lives of many, please apply.
