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Full - time, fixed term opportunity for three years Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Research Fellow with the University of Sydney Base Salary starting at $156,103 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow - Neuroscience Future Leader to establish and grow an independent research profile while contributing to high-impact research within the discipline. The role involves leading innovative research programs, securing competitive funding, and providing leadership that strengthens the university's reputation as a national leader in neuroscience research. Your key responsibilities will be to: build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline disseminate research knowledge and facilitate knowledge transfer to drive impact maintain a strong research profile, including publication in academic or professional journals and delivering keynote presentations lead successful competitive research grants and generate research income through diverse funding opportunities maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and outputs provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics make a significant contribution to research, administrative and governance activities, including participation in committees and academic boards contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. capacity to work effectively with the Neurology Department at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, contributing specialist skills in neurology focused research areas such as neurogenomics, neuroimmunology and precision neuroscience. About you PhD and academic qualifications in a relevant field significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity significant experience supervising and mentoring others, including supervision of PhD students to completion. an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline strong understanding of strategic issues in the higher education sector ability to build and leverage partnerships to enhance the standing of the faculty and university. demonstrated laboratory expertise supporting high quality research, diagnostic investigation and mechanistic discovery. extensive experience working in close collaboration with neurologists and multidisciplinary clinical teams. strong engagement in translational research that bridges laboratory findings with clinical application and patient impact. proven record of securing competitive research funding and providing effective curation and stewardship of grant supported programs. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms 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. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 14 April 2026 11:59 PM

Work at the cutting edge of next‑generation biomanufacturing within a globally recognised synthetic biology research environment. Grow your career in an interdisciplinary, well‑resourced ecosystem with access to advanced facilities, platforms, and strong industry collaborations. Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years. Base salary range: Level A, $112,371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The UWA School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) is one of Australia’s leading research environments in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and synthetic biology. Based in the modern Bayliss Building precinct, the school provides access to world-class infrastructure including advanced microscopy, multi-omics platforms, analytical chemistry suites, and dedicated fermentation and bioprocess facilities. You will join the Synthetic Microbiology Laboratory specialising in engineering ultra-fast microbial chassis for sustainable biomanufacturing. The team is best known for its pioneering work on Vibrio natriegens, including the development of advanced genetic toolkits, high-throughput engineering platforms, and systems-level optimisation strategies. The group works at the interface of synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and bioprocess design, and maintains close collaborations with academic and industry partners. Members benefit from a highly supportive, technically strong, and ambitious research culture, with regular engagement in high-impact publications, translational projects, and large-scale funding initiatives. This integrated environment offers exceptional opportunities to build an international research profile while working with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a collaborative, forward-looking research team. About the opportunity This position is part of a major interdisciplinary research program focused on establishing Vibrio natriegens—the fastest-growing bacterium known—as a next-generation microbial cell factory for sustainable biomanufacturing. The project aims to convert sugarcane-derived feedstocks into high-value polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), offering scalable, low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. By integrating advanced strain engineering with rigorous bioprocess optimisation, the program seeks to deliver high-productivity, seawater-based, and resource-efficient fermentation systems that are economically and environmentally competitive. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will play a central role in translating laboratory-scale advances into robust, scalable processes. Your work will span small-scale screening through to early pilot-scale operation, with a strong emphasis on: High-cell-density and fed-batch cultivation Media and feeding strategy optimisation Process robustness and reproducibility Scale-down and early scale-up modelling Integration of strain performance, sustainability, and techno-economic constraints You will work closely with strain engineers, students, and collaborators in a highly integrated team, where biological design, process performance, and commercial considerations jointly inform development decisions. The role also involves contributing to high-impact publications, student supervision, and future funding proposals, providing strong exposure to translational research and career development opportunities. About you Degree qualification or equivalent experience in bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related discipline Experience in microbial fermentation, bioprocess development, and hands‑on bioreactor operation Strong analytical ability, including quantitative data analysis and familiarity with HPLC/GC/LC‑MS Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Experience with scale‑up/scale‑down approaches and an understanding of sustainability or techno‑economic considerations Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Position description: PD - Postdoctoral Research Associate (522521).pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Georg Fritz at georg.fritz@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 11 May 2026 This position offers visa sponsorship for successful applicants. Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. 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Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy within the School of Medical Sciences Base Salary starting from $156,103 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy with expertise in teaching head and neck anatomy to contribute significantly to research, teaching, and academic leadership within the school. The role involves delivering high-quality education, leading innovative research initiatives, supervising students, and strengthening the university's reputation as a national leader in the discipline. Your key responsibilities will be to: build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university coordinate and deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including supervision of higher degree research students to successful completion develop and continually improve curricula, programs and learning resources to enhance educational outcomes coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced lecturers provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school or faculty contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you PhD and professional qualifications in a relevant field significant experience in teaching and learning within established programs across a variety of settings significant experience in education design and practice significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity significant experience supervising and mentoring others an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogy or curriculum innovation strong skills in research, critical thinking, planning and organisation, communication, presentations, computer literacy and customer service. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the 'About You' criteria and be no longer than two-pages. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM