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Job no: 528314
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Senior Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Biological Psychiatry)

  • Employment Type: Part - time (28 hours a week, flexible on days)
  • Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term (with possibility of extension, funding dependant)
  • Remuneration : $123K - $145K base prorated (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
  • Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required
  • Location: Randwick, Sydney

Why this role matters

This is a unique opportunity for a Neuroscientist to carry out independent and team-based research within the field of Biological Psychiatry. Duties will entail wet-lab research activities, quantitative microscopy, and computational analysis. The successful candidate will join a small team and receive further training in transcriptomics, neuroanatomy, and bioinformatics relevant to the Neurobiology of Schizophrenia. The work will have an emphasis on Neuroinflammation in human brain and blood and involve studies using molecular, analytical and histological approaches including snRNA, immunohistochemistry and spatial transcriptomics.

The role will also involve creating scholarly impact by publishing in high impact Psychiatry Journals and Neuroscience Journals that are recognised by peers to advance our understanding of the Biological Basis of Schizophrenia and/or Bipolar Illness.

Who you are

  • A PhD in a related discipline, and at least 2 years Postdoctoral work experience.
  • Theoretical knowledge of neuroscience, neuroanatomy and immunology is required.
  • Working knowledge of molecular biology including the theories, principles and methods used is required.
  • Strong skills in statistical analysis, outlier detection, t-tests, two-way ANOVAs, ANCOVAs, correlations, regression, clustering, PCA analysis, pathway analysis is preferred
  • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments through reading and sharing knowledge with mentor and team members.
  • Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
  • A track record of significant involvement and increasing profile in Biological Psychiatry both nationally and internationally.
  • Poised to apply for grant support

UNSW Benefits and Culture

  • 17% Superannuation and leave loading
  • Flexible working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices

How to apply

Please click on to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

If you can provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on

Contact (role related questions only)

Professor Cynthia Shannon Weickert

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Applications close: Sunday, 1st December 2024 before 11.30pm AEST.

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 13 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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