Postdoctoral Fellow- Neuroimmune Pain Research (NPR) Group

Job no: 538631

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 30 Nov 2027 with a possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $91,381- $121,838 based on experience + 17% Super+ Annual Leave Loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales. This role is primarily based on-site.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) will contribute to the research activities of UNSW by developing their expertise through defined projects in neuroimmunology. Working collaboratively with national and international researchers, the Fellow will support an ongoing research program focused on understanding the mechanisms of chronic pain and advancing T cell-based immunotherapeutic approaches.

The role involves designing and conducting experiments, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also support laboratory operations and assist in the supervision of research students, while ensuring compliance with ethical and safety standards.

This position reports to the Associate Professor and does not have direct reports.

Skills & Experience

• A PhD in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, immunology or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in animal experimental work and behavioural assays.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to develop expertise in, immunological techniques, transcriptomics, microscopy, image analysis, and primary cell culture is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with relevant computing and data analysis skills.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team and across disciplines, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Aarti
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

*UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.*