Maurice Blackmore Senior Research Fellow in Integrative Medicine
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 22 Sep 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Readers / Senior Research Fellows
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
- Opportunity to develop and lead a collaborative research program
- Located in the Charles Perkins Centre on the University of Sydney campus in Camperdown
- Full-time fixed term for 3 years with the possibility of renewal for a further 2 years and base salary $156K - $172K p.a plus superannuation
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow to develop a sustainable research program in integrative medicine, linking nutritional and pharmacological approaches in healthcare and contributing to the evidence base on integrative medicine. The Senior Research Fellow will be based within the Boden Collaboration of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Research Fellow who has:
- a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in nutritional science, dietetics, medicine, pharmacology or a relevant related field
- a substantial track record of research in nutrition, disease prevention and integrative medicine, or a related field, as indicated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, competitive grants awarded, and research findings translated (or in the process of translation) into policy or practice
- international recognition, as indicated by invitations to deliver leading presentations at conferences and research colloquia
- experience in teaching students of healthcare professions
- capacity to develop and implement a new research program, and interact effectively and empathically with colleagues
- knowledge of work health and safety principles relevant to the role.
About us
For more information on Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders please see refer to: https://sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/our-research/research-centres/boden-institute.html
The University of Sydney was established more than 160 years ago as the first university in Australia. It is highly ranked for academic and research excellence and has an outstanding international reputation. Across our campuses, we employ over 7,600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. We believe in education for all, and the goal of our research is to improve the lives of people everywhere.
The University is undergoing significant changes which bring new opportunities for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the position’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1813/0919F to apply.
Closing date: 11:30pm, Sunday 22 September 2019
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Company
The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/
- Telephone
- +(61) 2 9351 2222
- Location
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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia
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