Fantastic opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Parkinson's DiseaseFull-time, fixed term until June 2026Base Salary from $109,301 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe 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 knowledgedevelop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staffprovide informal mentoring and advice to students within disciplinecarry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetingscontribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabledunderstand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agendaundertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.About youPhD in a relevant field is requireddemonstrated understanding of Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseasesexperience conducting original research into Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseasesdemonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the disciplineexperience with conducting research using human biosamplesknowledge of quantitative research methodsexcellent written and verbal communication skillsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaWork 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 checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
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