Post-doctoral Research Associate in Parkinson's Disease
Location: Camperdown Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 0126313
Fantastic opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Parkinson's Disease.
Full-time, fixed term until June 2026.
Base Salary from $109,301 + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
We are seeking to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Parkinson's Disease within the School of Medical Sciences.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge.
Develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff.
Provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline.
Carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings.
Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
Understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda.
Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
PhD in a relevant field is required.
Demonstrated understanding of Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseases.
Experience conducting original research into Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseases.
Demonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the discipline.
Experience with conducting research using human biosamples.
Knowledge of quantitative research methods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability, and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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Applications Close
Wednesday 27 November 2024 11:59 PM
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