Research Fellow (Alzheimer’s Disease)

• Full time, fixed term for 2 years
• Opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Research Fellow in Alzheimer’s Disease   
• Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 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 Research Fellow, you work as part of a new multidisciplinary project led by Dr. Eleanor Drummond and Professor Sharon Naismith aiming to identify the brain protein changes that drive Alzheimer’s disease development. You will lead a research program focused on profiling early protein changes in post-mortem brain tissue and determining how protein changes are mechanistically involved in Alzheimer’s disease using biochemistry and/or cell culture models of disease.    

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake original research focused on identifying protein drivers of Alzheimer’s disease
• design and deliver high-quality research in a timely fashion to meet strict deadlines in a team environment

• publish research in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with Dr Drummond and Prof. Naismith

• assist with supervision of students and research assistants within the Drummond lab
• collaborate with members of the Drummond and Naismith labs and external collaborators to enhance multidisciplinary research efforts.

About you

• PhD in Neuroscience, or a relevant field
• a strong track-record in neurodegenerative disease research (preferably Alzheimer’s disease), with a proven ability to lead studies to completion as either first or senior author  
• expertise in immunohistochemistry, microscopy and advanced image analysis techniques
• expertise in biochemistry and/or cell culture studies
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by consistent publication of peer-reviewed articles in relevant journals with demonstrated impact on the scientific community
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and coordinating team activities
• proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• an emerging leadership profile in neuroscience as evidenced by non-research contributions to relevant professional societies and/or institution (e.g. conference organization, peer review, editorial responsibilities, committees etc.)    

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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

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