"An exciting opportunity to join the Snow Vision Accelerator"

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Snow Vision Accelerator, a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Sydney and Snow Medical, backed by a $50 million investment from the Snow family over 10 years. Our mission is to develop life-changing treatments for glaucoma and other optic nerve diseases that cause irreversible blindness.

Learn more about the Snow Vision Accelerator: https://www.snowmedical.org.au/vision-accelerator

The successful candidate will join the Axon Degeneration Laboratory, led by Dr Andrea Loreto, which focuses on understanding how metabolic dysfunction and ageing contribute to optic nerve degeneration. Our research spans cutting-edge imaging technologies, drug discovery from small molecules to gene therapy, metabolomics, and experimental models ranging from human neurons to mouse and non-human primates.

You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative research team working alongside scientists and clinicians across the Snow Vision Accelerator, based in the state-of-the-art Charles Perkins Centre.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct original research in NAD biology and axon degeneration, with a focus on drug discovery and optic nerve diseases
• lead projects independently and as part of a team
• collaborate with teams across the Snow Vision Accelerator and actively contribute to its mission
• disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• provide informal mentoring and guidance to junior team members, including undergraduate and PhD students
• foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence, and outcome-driven work

About you:

• PhD in Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Vision Sciences, or a related field
• experience working with iPSC-derived neuronal cultures and primary neurons
• experience with mouse models of neurodegeneration
• expertise in axon degeneration and NAD biology
• excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• proven record of producing original, high-quality research that has resulted in peer-reviewed academic publications
• strong organisational and time management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Location: Loreto Group, Axon degeneration Lab, School of Medical Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Full time, fixed term for 24 months, with the possibility of extension

Base Salary from level A ($113,400 - $121,054) or level B ($127,436 to $151,328) + 17% superannuation