Full time, fixed term for two years
Exciting opportunity to be a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the School of Medical Sciences
Base Salary starting 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.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to apply and develop their expertise in conducting research that advances the research agenda of the faculty or school. The role involves conducting research independently or as part of a team, contributing to scholarly outputs, maintaining research quality and supporting collaborative research activity within the discipline.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
conduct research, scholarly or professional activity independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge
develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff with increasing autonomy
ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained in research activities and outputs
provide informal mentoring and advice to students within the discipline where appropriate
carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty or school meetings
contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
interact with students, staff and members of the university community in a professional, collegial and respectful manner
maintain an understanding of the university’s strategic agenda and contribute to furthering that agenda
contribute to the strategic direction of the faculty or school as articulated through relevant strategic plans
undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
PhD in a relevant field (Microbiome and genomics)
demonstrated understanding of the subject matter within the discipline (genomics, spatial transcriptomics and microbiome)
experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
a developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders
a developing research profile in the discipline or area of expertise
strong skills in research, planning and organisation, computer literacy, effective presentations, communication and customer service.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion
How to apply
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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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Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM
