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Salary- Opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Research Fellow in Alzheimer's Disease
- Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 17% superannuation
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 new multidisciplinary project led by Dr. Eleanor Drummond and Professor Sharon Naismith aiming to identify the brain protein changes that drive Alzheimer's disease development. You will lead a research program focused on profiling early protein changes in post-mortem brain tissue and determining how protein changes are mechanistically involved in Alzheimer's disease using biochemistry and/or cell culture models of disease.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- undertake original research focused on identifying protein drivers of Alzheimer's disease
- design and deliver high-quality research in a timely fashion to meet strict deadlines in a team environment
- publish research in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with Dr Drummond and Prof. Naismith
- assist with supervision of students and research assistants within the Drummond lab
- collaborate with members of the Drummond and Naismith labs and external collaborators to enhance multidisciplinary research efforts.
- PhD in Neuroscience, or a relevant field
- a strong track-record in neurodegenerative disease research (preferably Alzheimer's disease), with a proven ability to lead studies to completion as either first or senior author
- expertise in immunohistochemistry, microscopy and advanced image analysis techniques
- expertise in biochemistry and/or cell culture studies
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by consistent publication of peer-reviewed articles in relevant journals with demonstrated impact on the scientific community
- experience in supervising or mentoring others and coordinating team activities
- proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- an emerging leadership profile in neuroscience as evidenced by non-research contributions to relevant professional societies and/or institution (e.g. conference organization, peer review, editorial responsibilities, committees etc.)
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.
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The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
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Full-time employees: 7616
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