Address- Full time, fixed term until June 2027
- Opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences based within the ANZAC Research Institute at Concord Hospital as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 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.
As a Research Fellow, you work as part of a groundbreaking multidisciplinary team located at the ANZAC Research Institute that is focused on understanding how our nanomedicines improve drug delivery and health outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- undertake original research (either independently or as part of a team) within discipline or area of expertise
- maintain a research profile, including publication of book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and/or seminar papers
- develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community
- contribute to applications for competitive research grants or funding to deliver research impact
- maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output
- provide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate
- carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings
- maintains an understanding of the University's strategic agenda and contributes to furthering that agenda
- maintains active involvement with discipline, including assisting with the organisation of seminars, conferences and activities.
About you
- PhD in liver physiology, cell biology or diabetes
- A background in pharmacology or pharmacy
- experience in working on liver based experiments using multi modalities such as microscopy, cell isolations, flow cytometry and proteomics
- a keen interest in metabolic signaling pathways, nutrient sensing and/or mitochondrial metabolism and dysfunction
- a developing network of national and international relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
- a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality research in the area of liver metabolism, cell biology or drug development.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.
How to apply
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Monday 20 May 2024 11:59 PM
