Quantitative Modelling Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated researcher to join our interdisciplinary team in the School of Physics.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a recently funded ARC Discovery Project, developing a new physics-based model of sleep and alertness. The project aims to explain cognition dynamics on various time scales and make testable predictions concerning sleep patterns and cognitive decline.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and test a new mathematical model unifying sleep, brain clearance, and alertness;
* Work independently and collaboratively with the team to drive the day-to-day activities of the project;
* Prepare research results for high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals;
* Present research findings at top domestic and international conferences in the field;
* Assist in the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree research students.
Key Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD or near completion in physics, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related discipline, along with experience in theoretical approaches to studying complex systems, such as mathematical or physics-based modelling and analysis of biological or other nonlinear dynamical systems.
* Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A PhD or near completion in a relevant field;
* Experience in theoretical approaches to studying complex systems;
* Demonstrated ability to communicate research outcomes through publications and presentations;
* Experience in coding and use of computational tools;
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others;
* Ability to work on a schedule and meet pre-agreed deadlines;
* Knowledge of sleep and circadian research fields;
* Experience in the analysis of experimental data and inter-disciplinary research.
Benefits
This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 13th Jan 2027, with a possibility of extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus, you will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team involving physicists, chronobiologists, and sleep experts in Australia and overseas.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation via the University's online recruitment system. For confidential discussion about the role, contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia