"Research Focused Academic (Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neuron Disease)"

Concord

Full time

0119546

• Full time, 4 Year Fixed Term Contract position for a Research Focused Academic (Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neuron Disease)
• Exciting opportunity for a PhD graduate (or about to graduate)
• Academic level A/B + 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 generations of clinicians, and medical scientists who will be leaders in the healthcare community. Our team of educators and researchers lead internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.    

The Research Focused Associate works under broad supervision, performing tasks independently to deliver against goals. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They are a subject matter expert and provide advice as the first point of contact for their expert area. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters.  

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• conduct laboratory-based research activities with excellent WH&S practice, and to generate consistent and reproducible outcomes 
• develop research methods and protocols 
• drive the research projects’ progress and meet project milestones 
• actively publish scientific outcomes in high quality journals 
• prepare grant and ethics application 
• student and research assistant mentoring/training/supervising 
• effective communicate within the research team, and to regularly report progress to team leaders and stakeholders.  

About you 

• PhD in the Neurosciences, preferably with expertise in diseases of the motor neurons or Multiple Sclerosis. 
• strong communication skills and self-motivated 
• excellent in time management and task prioritising  
• can work effectively in a team and independently  
• capable of driving research progress  
• efficient in designing and conducting research experiments.  

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 roles 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.  

 For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 

 For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Jenny Seo jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au 

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Applications Close

Tuesday 25 June 2024 11:59 PM