Part time 6-month fixed term opportunity possibility (possibility of extension subject to funding) for a detail orientated Post Doctoral Researcher contributing to impactful research in neurology Base Salary $156,103 pro rata 17% Superannuation About the opportunity Join the Faculty of Medicine and Health as a Senior MS Post-Doctoral Researcher, contributing to impactful research in Neurology . Working with the MS research group, led by Professor Michael Barnett, you will be the clinical lead for the MSBase Imaging Repository (MSBIR) project; and provide neurological expertise for clinical-imaging research being undertaken within the MS Clinical Trials unit at the Brain and Mind Centre, including as an co-investigator on Phase 2-4 trials. MSBIR is a collaboration between the University of Sydney and MSBase, the largest international registry of MS patients; and the role will require collaboration with a broad team of clinicians, allied health staff, imaging scientists, AI engineers and industry partners. Your key responsibilities will be to: liaise closely with the group lead, Professor Michael Barnett. be part of and work with the MSBIR leadership group at the Brain and Mind Centre. oversee and manage the successful operations and development of the MSBIR. perform the role of the clinical site liaison for MSBIR. co-lead the MS clinical trials unit, including as site Primary Investigator for some studies. contribute to investigator-led clinical and imaging research. supervise and mentor post-graduate and junior post-doctoral clinical researchers. participate in faculty meetings and contribute to governance. About you must have medical degree (MBBS, MD) must be a neurologist with FRACP (or equivalent) must have a PhD or equivalent in the relevant field must have clinical and research expertise in MS or Neuroimmunology must have knowledge and preferably experience in imaging/imaging repository research must have significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity must have a reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline must have experience as a clinical trial investigator must have broad experience managing cross-disciplinary projects must have experience in leading successful competitive research grants and/or generating other research income by exploring diverse funding opportunities must have experience supervising and mentoring others. 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) 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 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 20 January 2026 11:59 PM
