Bay Path University

Part time 0,4 FTE fixed term contract until December 2027 Be a part of a study that is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and supported by the Australian Government Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation ( Pro Rata) About the opportunity The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University's ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking academics and professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to research, and are team players, ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities. The University is seeking to employ a Research Fellow (Level B) to join the team of Prof. Steve Kamper and team in MMFF funded medical research study - Pain Smart. The aim of the study is to estimate the effect of a pain education module plus (for those reporting significant musculoskeletal pain) or individualised support to students attending secondary schools. This is a study led by a team from the University of Sydney and is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supported by the Australian Government. Prof. Kamper and team have developed a pain education module and tailored biopsychosocial care for those who experience significant musculoskeletal pain. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff (with an increasing degree of autonomy) ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained in any research activities and output provide informal mentoring and advice to students and other staff within discipline (where appropriate) maintain an understanding of the University's strategic agenda and contribute to furthering that agenda contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio as articulated through the Faculty/School/Portfolio's Strategic Plan/s or equivalent contribute to project design, and ethics applications, grant and funding request preparation, and reporting of findings oversee consumer engagement activities undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you PhD completed or nearing completion in a relevant area of adolescent musculoskeletal pain Evidence of experience with research in high schools Experience with managing consumer engagement in research activities current registered and clinically practicing health professional excellent attention to detail, organisational ability, and record-keeping skills with a high level of motivation, initiative, and problem-solving skills inquisitive nature and strong desire to develop new ideas and research directions, aimed towards making high-impact findings and developing a research career excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively record of first-author publications. 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. As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 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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 Rachel Ann Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.yazigi@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 Saturday 04 July 2026 11:59 PM

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver an industry innovation research project as part of a research team developing molecular and sequencing workflows for microbial characterization. The work supports the rapid detection of microbial bioburden in biopharmaceutical cleaning validation using a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor platform. Responsibilities include next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation, and experimental support for aptamer discovery targeting environmental microorganisms listed in the US Pharmacopeia. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities Perform microbial community characterization using next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms such as Illumina sequencing or Oxford Nanopore sequencing.  Design and perform qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation. Prepare DNA sequencing libraries, including nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and library preparation.  Conduct basic bioinformatics processing of sequencing data, including sequence quality control and taxonomic profiling where required. Support aptamer discovery and validation experiments, including nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and molecular characterization. Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, and nucleic acid quantification. Maintain accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation. Research & Project Responsibilities Plan and execute experimental workflows to support project milestones related to microbial detection and biosensor development. Contribute to sequencing-based microbial profiling of environmental and cleaning validation samples. Work collaboratively with project investigators and interdisciplinary teams to integrate sequencing and molecular biology results with biosensor development. Prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and project documentation. Support generation of experimental data required for project validation and milestone reporting. Operational Responsibilities Ensure laboratory compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and institutional safety guidelines. Manage procurement and inventory of molecular biology and sequencing consumables. Maintain laboratory equipment used for molecular biology and sequencing workflows. Mentorship Support training of junior researchers, research assistants, and students where required.  Contribute to knowledge sharing within the research group. To communicate in any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor. Job Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms including sequencing library preparation Demonstrated experience working with environmental or low-biomass microbial samples. Demonstrated experience with DNA extraction and PCR amplification Demonstrated experience performing qPCR assays for nucleic acid quantification and molecular analysis, including troubleshooting Demonstrated experience with aptamer technologies or nucleic acid-based molecular recognition systems. Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology techniques. Preferred  Familiarity with microbial community sequencing workflows such as 16S rRNA sequencing or metagenomic analysis. Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics tools for sequencing data processing (e.g., quality control, taxonomic classification, microbial community analysis).  Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary or industry-linked research projects. Key Competencies Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills in molecular biology.  Ability to independently conduct laboratory experiments and manage datasets. Strong scientific communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams. Good organizational and project management skills.

Job Details: Job No.: 495043 School/Unit: School of Information Technology Location: Main Campus Employment Type: Full-time  Duration: Fixed-term Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Learn more about Monash. The Opportunity A Level E academic is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within the school or other comparable organisational unit, within the university and within the community, both scholarly and general. In more detail, the academic is expected to lead the School’s research in thematic areas, and contribute significantly to the School’s long-term educational and research strategies. S/he is also expected to mentor junior staff on educational, research or career development matters. Reporting Line: Head of School  Why work with us? Discover the advantages of working with us and why we’re the ideal choice for your career. Explore the benefits we offer here.  Position Description Professor - SoIT *For LinkedIn Users, please click apply to view the position description at our career site Your application Your application must address the selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”. Enquiries For further enquiries, please email us at meghan.angelicapaul@monash.edu Monash University Malaysia reserves the right to delay or not to proceed with an appointment for the above-mentioned position. Job Closing Date 8 July 2026 11:55 pm MYT