- Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2028, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)
- Opportunity to make valuable contributions to research in Metabolic disease
- Base Salary, level A $113,400 - $121,054 p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Adipocyte in Metabolic Disease to carry out independent research, keeping with the aims of the laboratory and the Charles Perkins Centre.
Responsibilities
* Participate in and continue laboratory research programs
* Carry out independent research that is in keeping with the aims of the lab and the CPC
* Coordinate a number of research programs and ensure timely completion
* Develop and apply methodologies, as the need arises, and teach new methodologies to members of the group and wider university community as needed
* Foster collaborations to advance research programs within the group
* Compete for national and international funding opportunities
* Gain peer recognition by presentations at national and international scientific meetings
* Publish research in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
* Supervise honours and PhD students
* Contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level and pursue opportunities to enhance their expertise in higher education
* Contribute to the University's work of community and alumni engagement and, where appropriate, contribute their expertise and knowledge to broader forums of public
* Establish considerable expertise in a unique area such as cell biology, molecular biology, microscopy, small animal experiments, data analysis and disseminating this skill base to other members of the team at CPC as well as external researchers
Qualifications
* A PhD (or near completion) in obesity and lipid metabolism or related areas
* Expertise in performing experiments in small animals
* Expertise in working with adipose tissue
* Expertise with 3D culture models
* Experience with cell culture
* General expertise in gene editing and CRISPR-Cas 9 technology
* Expertise in bioinformatics
* The ability and a willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to contribute to long-term research goals
* Excellent communication (written and verbal)
* Organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* A strong track record of publishing their research
Pre‐employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre‐employment or background checks in a manner 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 which 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.
Applications Close: Tuesday 23 June 2026 11:59 PM
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