Full time fixed term contract until December 2026 Work with a global leader in medical science education and provide high-impact research that addresses the most important global health issues Base Salary starting from $113400 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney School of Medical Sciences is a global leader in medical science education and provides high-impact research that addresses the most important global health issues. Our multidisciplinary curriculum prepares our students for an engaging and rewarding career in a variety of fields across medicine, health and science. Our medical science research aims to improve overall human health by investigating how the human body functions, the maintenance of health and the ways we can treat and prevent disease using pharmacological treatment. The school is seeking to employ a Post Doctorial Research Associate to join the research team led by Associate Professor Philip K. Ahring. This project, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), focuses on investigating how genetic variants in GABA-A receptors contribute to epilepsy. The research aims to elucidate the functional impact of these genetic variants on GABA-A receptor properties, which are crucial for maintaining the balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmissions in the brain. Dysregulation of these receptors is strongly implicated in the pathophysiology of epilepsy. For more detailed information about the project, please refer to recent publications such as PMID: 37621067 and PMID: 39642202. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will be joining a dynamic team of researchers and HDR students who are all working in related fields. This collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and advance our understanding of epilepsy. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct research, scholarly, or professional activities independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff provide informal mentoring and advice to students within the discipline carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings foster a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes understand and contribute to advancing 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 and / or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience proven Computer Literacy in (Excel, Clampex/Clampfit, Prism, PyMol) Proven research publication in relevant field strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrable capacity to be a team player excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective collaborative working relationships excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills demonstrated ability to manage workflows, multiple complex projects, and meet deadlines emerging skills in writing competitive grant applications. demonstrated experience in the structural and functional analysis of proteins and protein complexes demonstrated skills in molecular biology, protein expression and protein purification demonstrated experience with techniques including two-electrode voltage clamp electrophysiology, nuclear magnetic resonance and surface plasmon resonance. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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 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 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 Rachel Yazigi Recruitment Operations by email to Rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 25 May 2025 11:59 PM
