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Full time, 3 years fixed term opportunity Lead major, high impact research initiatives at a world leading university Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 (HEO9) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking a senior, strategic Research Development Manager (Collective Excellence Major Initiatives) to support the development and delivery of major competitive research initiatives aligned to the University's Collective Excellence Areas for Acceleration. Reporting to the Associate Director, Major Initiatives, this role sits within the Pipeline and Pre Award team and plays a critical role in identifying large scale funding opportunities and supporting senior researchers and research leaders to deliver high quality, competitive research proposals with national and international impact. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with senior researchers, research leaders and internal stakeholders to support major research initiatives identify, analyse and target major competitive funding opportunities aligned to institutional research priorities lead and coordinate end to end research development support for large scale, complex funding applications provide high level strategic advice on proposal positioning, design and competitiveness coordinate inputs and support across the research portfolio to deliver high quality applications build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and funding bodies. About you extensive experience in research development within a higher education or research intensive environment strong knowledge of the Australian research funding landscape and major competitive grant schemes proven experience supporting large scale, complex grant or centre level applications advanced capability in strategy development, analysis and program delivery the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and exercise sound strategic judgement postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 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. 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 Nicole Turle Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au Copyright 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

1 full-time continuing position available, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology Opportunity to contribute to research and teaching in a world leading Psychology department Base Salary, level B/C $127,436 - $179,998 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Level B/C). We welcome applications from any field in Psychology, particularly those aligned to the School's research themes. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing the School's research and teaching profile. The School of Psychology consistently ranks among the best in the world. In QS World Rankings, we are consistently in the Top 5 universities in Australia, and Top 50 globally, for both the discipline of Psychology, and for the University of Sydney as a whole. The School is one of eight in the Faculty of Science and has a global reputation for outstanding research and teaching, with strengths in Experimental Psychology (e.g. perception, learning, cognition), Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience (e.g. animal models, neural systems, computational modelling), Applied Psychology (e.g. health, coaching, social, and individual differences), and Clinical Psychology (adult and child mental health, aging/dementia, addiction). The School delivers world class education across accredited programmes at all levels (Bachelor, Honours, and Clinical Masters), Higher Degree Research tracks (PhD, MPhil) and other non-accredited coursework including the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology. The School is renowned for its supportive environment where success comes from collaboration and mentoring amongst our staff. The School is also part of several Multi-Disciplinary Initiatives (e.g. Brain and Mind Centre, Charles Perkins Centre) providing excellent opportunities to work in high impact multi-disciplinary teams. To learn more about the School of Psychology click here. 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 individuals who has or can demonstrate the capacity to achieve the following: Lecturer: a PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline a sustained record of independently conducting high-quality research that builds on and/or supports the School's existing strengths, including publishing research in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals experience in submitting applications for nationally and/or internationally competitive research funding (e.g. ARC/NHRMC/MRFF) and/or for industry/stakeholder-linked funding a record of establishing an independent research programme and developing a successful research team, including national and/or international collaborations experience in providing outstanding research training (e.g. honours/PhD) deliver high quality teaching, including developing innovative course content and assessments sound experience of teaching and learning, and the ability to contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and post graduate levels in lecture, tutorial, seminars and other educational settings in various areas of psychology high levels of communication and organisational skills relevant to managing research and teaching the capacity to contribute to governance, leadership, and engagement within the School and across the broader University the ability to work collaboratively with other academic and professional staff, including fostering and enhancing principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Senior Lecturer: in addition to above, has demonstrated capacity to: the ability to establish and lead a team of researchers to enhance the standing of the School a record of securing nationally competitive research funding (e.g. ARC/NHRMC/MRFF) and/or industry/stakeholder-linked funding the ability to lead curriculum development that enhances student learning outcomes in the Psychology curriculum. Candidates should indicate which level they wish to apply for in their cover letter, however, the selection panel reserves the right to make offers based on its appraisal of the candidate's skills, experience, and knowledge. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 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 that 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications via the Apply button at the top of the page. The application should include: Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) that: Indicates the level for which you are applying Explicitly addresses each of the above selection criteria Lists any career disruptions that should be taken into consideration in relation to your achievements relative to opportunity. CV (Max 4 pages) that includes: Relevant education/employment Relevant publications and grants received, including list of all authors/investigators in authorship order Relevant teaching/supervision experience Any other details you consider relevant Please do not submit any other additional supporting information. This will be requested if needed. 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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au. Copyright 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 23 May 2026 11:59 PM

Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney Base Salary starting at $156,103 - $179,998 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. SoMS encompasses multidisciplinary Research Themes that reflect the strength, diversity, and depth of our research. Our Themes signify key areas of importance to the Australian community, our international communities and reflect our partnership with stakeholders such as research institutes, Local Health District partners, granting bodies, government organisations, and philanthropists. SoMS delivers teaching into a variety of programs, including Science, Medical Science, and several professional degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine. Our teaching also spans a diverse range of Majors, including Anatomy and Histology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact within their discipline. This position will be focused on individuals with a background in gastrointestinal or respiratory physiology, and broader aspects of human physiology from both a research and teaching perspective. The role involves applying your learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform your education and research practice and contributing to the strategic and academic goals of the school or faculty. 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 engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including supervising higher degree research students to successful completion coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and resources to enhance teaching and learning outcomes coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you Doctorate or PhD and professional qualifications in physiology (or equivalent) significant experience in teaching and learning, with a focus on the areas of gastrointestinal physiology and/or respiratory physiology (or a closely-related area), with a demonstrated capacity to teach and drive curriculum development of these topics for undergraduate and postgraduate programs experience in education design and practice significant experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity relevant to their field, including success in securing research funding experience supervising and mentoring others, including Honours and/or PhD students have, or be building, an established network of academic, industry and/or professional partners and stakeholders have a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical innovation, or curriculum development skills in research, critical thinking and decision making, planning and organisation, and delivering presentations effectively ability to communicate effectively to a diverse cohort of students and staff excellent collegiality across teaching and research. 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 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 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. The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the 'About You' criteria and be no longer than two-pages. 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. Copyright 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