1. Research Associate
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The Research Associate (Level A) will contribute to the developmental behavioural neuroscience project which is funded with an ARC Discovery project. This position will conduct research, both independently and as part of a team, in the area of neurodevelopment of brain pathways regulating emotion. The Research Associate will also be responsible for stereotaxic surgeries, chemogenetic manipulation and behavioural procedures in adolescent and adult rats.
About the role
- $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed term – 2 years
- Full time (35 hours)
The Research Associate reports to Professor Rick Richardson and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Perform stereotaxic surgeries with viral vectors and post-surgical monitoring on juvenile rats.
- Perform chemogenetic manipulations and behavioural procedures (e.g., Pavlovian fear conditioning and extinction; locomotor tests) in adolescent and adult rats.
- Conduct transcardial perfusions of adolescent rats and brain tissue extraction independently and as part of a team, as appropriate.
- Conduct immunohistochemical analysis of rodent brain tissue.
- Keep accurate records of all experimental data, specimen and sample tracking and up-to-date protocols and procedures.
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- Assist with the statistical analysis of data arising from behavioural and neural tissue experiment components.
- Assist with laboratory management tasks relevant for the research project (e.g., ordering of chemicals and reagents for the immunohistochemical analyses, disposal of chemical waste).
- Conduct research in the area of neurodevelopment of brain pathways regulating emotion independently and as part of a team.
- Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and progress reporting to other researchers and industry partners.
- Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to funding bodies as appropriate.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related area.
- Demonstrated experience in rodent stereotaxic surgery, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and build effective relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Ability to contribute to grants for external funding.
- Demonstrated experience in chemogenetics, transcardial perfusions, rodent neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, behaviour, and/or confocal microscopy. (Desirable)
- Experience of working in a PC2 containment laboratory with strong knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice. (Desirable)
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. Experience of working with Schedule 4D and 8/9 drugs of addiction and understanding of reporting requirements is highly desirable.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
2. Research Associate/Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute
Research Associate/Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
- Duration: 2 year fixed term contract
- Remuneration: Level A/B dependent on experience $100k - $132k + 17% Super and leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Why Your Role Matters:
As a Research Associate/Research Fellow, you will contribute to the research efforts of the NSW HIV Prevention Research Implementation Science Monitoring Partnership (PRISM), especially in implementation and evaluation projects on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). You will be responsible for the management and conduct of data collection processes for studies and use your experience to independently conduct analyses, contribute to reports on study data, prepare documents, and to provide strategic and tactical guidance on operational matters.
The role of Research Associate/Research Fellow reports to the Senior Research Fellow and has no direct reports.
Who You Are:
At a Level A specific skills and experience for this role include:
- Postgraduate qualifications (PhD or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology or another relevant field (e.g. psychology, sociology); or equivalent relevant experience in the conduct of public health research studies.
- Demonstrated experience in the conduct of public health research. Experience in research focusing on HIV, infectious diseases, evaluation of public health interventions, and/or implementation science is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in data management and quantitative analysis with a statistical package (e.g. Stata). Some experience in qualitative research will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and to pay attention to detail.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills addressing a range of audiences and settings, including successful preparation and publication of peer-reviewed articles and reports for non-expert stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
At Level B (in addition to the above)
- Demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research including ability in drafting and managing budgets, conceptualisation, direction, and implementation of research projects, and building collaborative networks.
- 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.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 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
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 11th July at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
3. Research Associate
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches
For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au
The Research Associate (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research. The role of Research Associate will involve managing the execution and dissemination of outcomes of two ARC funded Discovery Projects investigating the impact of pregnancy and sex hormones on fear extinction in female rats.
About the role
- $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed term – 12 months
- Full time (35 hours)
The role reports to Professor Bronwyn Graham and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Data management and analysis
- Manuscript preparation for publication of research in scholarly journals
- Conduct stocktake and ordering of laboratory consumables, as required
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience, and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting research using animal behavioural models.
- Demonstrated experience conducting stereotaxic surgery in animals
- Demonstrated wet lab experience, such as cryostat tissue sectioning, immunoassays, or other discipline relevant techniques.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
4. Research Associate in Hyperspectral Imaging and Fluorescence
The Opportunity
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering has an opportunity for a Research Associate. This role is based in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics in the area of hyperspectral imaging, at the UNSW site and also at other Nodes of the Centre. You will be conducting research and developing software in the area of hyperspectral imaging and fluorescence.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally through your contributions to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, your participation in conferences and workshops, and your active engagement with industry partners.
This role reports to Professor Ewa Goldys, and has no direct reports
- Level A, Salary - $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract – 12 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW, is the largest and oldest Biomedical School in the Southern Hemisphere. We offer high-quality education programs and conduct, as well as translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice. From bionic devices to stem cells and cancer nanomedicine, it’s an exciting time for research at the UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
Our vision is to provide the best research and teaching environment that is relevant to the development of applications in the human healthcare sector. We aim to improve the quality of life for Australians with life-threatening or debilitating diseases. For further information about the School, please visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/biomedical-engineering
Skills and Experience
- PhD (or soon to be awarded) in hyperspectral imaging and relevant cellular data analysis, unmixing analysis or related area.
- Professional experience in hyperspectral imaging and underlying data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 4th July 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
5.Postdoctoral Fellow
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than sixty continuing academic staff and more than thirty research staff as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the top university in Australia for mathematics across the CWTS Leiden, ARWU, USNews, and QS rankings. In Statistics, the School has research strengths in Bayesian and Monte Carlo Methods, Biostatistics and Ecology, Combinatorics, Data Science, Finance and Risk Analysis, Nonparametric Statistics, Optimisation, Stochastic Analysis, and Stochastic Modelling. The School’s research groups are interconnected, with frequent interactions between groups and with other schools and faculties both within and outside UNSW. The School also hosts the newly established UNSW Data Science Hub which is a major strategic initiative of the Faculty of Science to cultivate and promote foundational and applied research in Data Science.
The Postdoctoral Fellow (level A) is expected to carry out collaborative and self-directed research on the ARC-funded Discovery Project `Harmonic analysis of Laplacians in curved spaces within the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
About the role
- Level A - $100K - $108K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 12 months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role reports to Alessandro Ottazzi and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Conduct research in harmonic analysis on Lie groups, and manifolds.
- Support the progress of Honours and Masters coursework projects, and co-supervise HDR (Higher Degree Research) students in this research area.
- Perform research collaboratively and individually, which will lead to high quality research articles for publication in internationally refereed journals.
- Initiate, implement, and complete new research projects.
- Present results of research at conferences and other venues.
- Coordinate research activities and participate in the setting of future research directions of the project.
- Effectively engage with the broader scholarly community.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- PhD or equivalent qualification in mathematics, statistics, or physics, preferably in Harmonic Analysis, Differential Geometry, or Lie Theory.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability, or demonstrated excellent potential, to produce outstanding publications.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a timely manner.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
For informal queries, please see the below contact details.
Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.
Applications close: July 6th, 2023
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
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.
6. Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychology
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.
For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research.
About the role
- $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed term – 11 months
- Full time (35 hours)
The role reports to Dr Susanne Schweizer and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Work closely with teachers and parents to recruit and test adolescents
- Liaise with national and international collaborators to ensure satisfactory project progression
- Program experimental tasks using Matlab, Gorilla or other programs that can be used for online tasks
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- PhD (or equivalent) in Psychology (preferred specialisation: experimental, clinical or developmental); Affective, Cognitive, Clinical or Developmental Neuroscience or related discipline
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated excellent data analytic and academic writing skills, with a track record of publications relative to opportunity
- Demonstrated experience in designing, programming and running experimental psychology studies
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Desirable experience working with young people
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders (adolescents, parents, teachers) and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au
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.
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