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Research Associate, Obesity Research Group

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Location
Sydney, Australia
Closing date
28 Oct 2019

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Academic Discipline
Psychology, Social Sciences
Job Type
Research Related, Research Associate
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

UNSW Medicine is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to a number of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is the largest School within UNSW Medicine, and one of the largest at UNSW and houses state of the art research infrastructure.

About the role:

  • 3-Year, Fixed-term opportunity
  • Academic Level A: $76, 570 - $102, 092 (+ 17% Superannuation & Leave loading)
  • Sydney, Australia based

SoMS is seeking a scientist to plan and conduct experiments related to our NHMRC funded research into obesity and the gut-brain axis. Our research is aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the response to poor diet and the impact of maternal obesity on the next generation. The position will involve completing research tasks related to these studies, supervising research assistants and students, and overseeing collection, interpretation and preparation of data. The person will take leadership in the management of research projects, including managing data integrity, analysis (including statistics) and reporting of results, and preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters and grant/fellowship applications.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology or related field, and/ or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or and experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and displayed interest in obesity related research, the use of animal models, and histological and molecular biology techniques
  • Ability to work well independently under minimal supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Track record in writing scientific manuscripts as well as a proven research and publication record in academic journals in relevant area, including the ability/potential to attract external research funding

You should systematically address the full selection criteria from the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Professor Margaret Morris (Head - Environmental Determinants of Obesity Group)

E: m.morris@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11 pm, Monday 28th October 2019

Find out more about working at UNSW at https://med.unsw.edu.au/

UNSW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity

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UNSW Australia’s aspiration for the next decade is to be Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

Over the last 66 years UNSW has made contributions across the spectrum of science and the humanities. Among many achievements, UNSW has led via transformative social policy and public law and has contributed hugely to the cultural, artistic and intellectual life of our community, while also pioneering the global development of solar energy technologies, helping to control devastating epidemics such as HIV, developing new therapies for depression and anxiety, and making previously unimaginable breakthroughs in quantum computing.

UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. With more than 50,000 students from over 120 countries, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities.

The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in the Sydney suburb of Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy.

In addition to UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW has eight Faculties -  Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business School; Engineering; Law; Medicine; and Science  – which  offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.

UNSW prides itself on the calibre of its people, from internationally recognised academic leaders in their field to talented professionals providing technical expertise and infrastructure. Working at UNSW, you will collaborate with highly talented people and have an opportunity to learn from the best.

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Company info
Telephone
+(61)2 9385 1742
Location
HIGH ST
KENSINGTON
 SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2052
AU
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