Full Time fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2026 for a Research Fellow at the Nepean Clinical School Conducting research across nutrition, microbiome and immunology Base Salary $127,436 17% superannuation About the opportunity This role contributes to cutting-edge research in immunology, microbiome and nutritional analysis, and bioinformatics. It sits within a multidisciplinary team at the Nepean Clinical School, focused on advancing translational research that impacts clinical practice and community health. The successful candidate will work closely with senior academics, research collaborators, and postgraduate students. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct original research across nutrition, microbiome and immunology perform high-end flow cytometry and single cell/bulk RNA seq analysis undertake complex analysis using both local and global datasets. applying nutritional geometry analysis apply advanced bioinformatics modelling techniques publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences contribute to competitive research grant applications. Your key responsibilities will be to: PhD or doctorate in immunology experience in murine and human immunology relating to allergy, autoimmunity and fetal immune development technical expertise in flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, microbiome analysis, and large-scale bioinformatics proven track record in nutritional geometry and global data bioinformatics analysis proven ability to secure research funding track record of publications and scholarly activity experience in mentoring and supervision. 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 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 that 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@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 Tuesday 02 December 2025 11:59 PM
