Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chronic Diseases

• Opportunity to join Associate Professor Khoon Lim as a Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Full time, fixed term for 12 months   

• Base Salary from $113,400 + 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.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate applies and develops their expertise in conducting research to further the Faculty or School's research agenda. They conduct research and/or scholarly activities under the limited supervision of senior academic staff, either independently or as part of a research team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge

• develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff (with an increasing degree of autonomy)

• provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline

• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings

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

• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda

• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD in a relevant field – biomaterials, bioengineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

• demonstrated proficiency in biomaterials synthesis, biofabrication/bioprinting (lithography-based technologies), and materials characterization techniques 

• experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity

• a developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders

• skills in qualitative research methods and ability to lead research involving interviews and focus groups

• experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity

• excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. 

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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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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