Senior Research Fellow

• Part time, FTE 0.2 ( 1 day per week), fixed term until March 2025 

• Opportunity to join the Multidimensional Research Group at School of Medical Sciences as a Senior Research Fellow 

• Base Salary starting from $145,023 (pro-rata) + 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 Senior Research Fellow, you will be working at the Camperdown Campus, Medical Foundation Building for the Multidimensional Research Group, School of Medical Sciences with senior Academic staff who all share a passion for the research that is being under taken. As a part-time senior Research Fellow, you will be assisting the research development of the team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• help the team build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline

• assist disseminating research knowledge and facilitate knowledge transfer to drive impact

• help the team to maintain a research profile, including publication in academic or professional journals and engage in keynote addresses

• assist drafting or potentially lead successful competitive research grants and/or generate other research income by exploring diverse funding opportunities

• maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output

• provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics

• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

• establish partnerships, collaborations and engage in translational research for impactful outcomes in research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement.

About you

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and sound judgement in resolving daily work matters

• an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders

• reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline

• significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity

• significant experience supervising and mentoring others

• well-developed, negation, conflict resolution, relationship building, influencing skills with the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Ajaypal Singh at [email protected]

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