Exercise Physiologist for Clinical Research Trial

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for an exercise physiologist (AEP) with a knowledge and experience of working with older people to join a clinical research trial. The AEP will facilitate tele-health sessions, aiming to support goal setting and lifestyle change, using physical activity to reduce risk factors for developing dementia. In line with research practice, the AEP will also be expected to follow standardised procedures, and conduct some research data collection, whilst also being able to respond to the individual experiences of participants.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate tele-health sessions to support goal setting and lifestyle change

• Use physical activity to reduce risk factors for developing dementia

• Follow standardised procedures as part of research practice

• Conduct research data collection

• Respond to individual experiences of participants

• Complete mandatory training including Research Integrity, Ethics training and trial protocol training

• Counsel people with mild level of memory or thinking concerns

About you

• Registered AEP with degree in exercise physiology or equivalent

• Having own ABN/insurance

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Experience with older adults and behavioural interventions or counselling

• Ability to consistently adhere to specific guidelines required for research

• Reliable access to internet, computer, webcam

• Available to undertake the exercise consultation sessions for the term of the project

• Interest and experience in cognitive health, healthy ageing, dementia and dementia prevention is highly valued

• Desirable: Clinically proficient Mandarin language skills, with the ability to deliver clinical advice and support participant interactions in Mandarin

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to Prof Kaarin Anstey ************@unsw.edu.au.