Postdoctoral Research Associate

·       Full time fixed term contract available until December 2026

·       Play a key role in cannabinoid drug discovery

·       Base Salary starting from $ 121,054+ 17% superannuation 


About the opportunity

The Sydney Pharmacy School is internationally recognised as a leader in pharmacy research and education. Our academics drive innovation across medication management, patient care, and health policy. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from medication management to co-design, as well as from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.  

We are seeking to employ Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team during an exciting transition period. You will play a key role in cannabinoid drug discovery and development in the area of ageing biology. The applicant will have extensive experience in preclinical nematode models, as well as cellular models of senescence and work within the team at the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, which is a translational research program aiming to unlock the medicinal potential of cannabis and the cannabinoids.

The successful candidate will join a strong team of pharmacy academics and work with academics and researchers from across the Faculty of Medicine and Health, within the health sector and also across the University of Sydney multidisciplinary initiatives.
This is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to teaching and learning, develop your research portfolio under the guidance of senior academics, and collaborate with experts across the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

-Conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge in the area of ageing biology and drug discovery

-Develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff

-Provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline

-Carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings

-Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

-Understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda

-Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

 

About you:

 

Qualifications-

·       A completed (or near-completed) PhD in a relevant discipline

·       Demonstrated specialist knowledge aligned to the research area

 Research Capability-

·       Evidence of high-quality research potential, including:

o   Publications (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, or submitted work).

o   A clear research track record appropriate to career stage

·       Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and/or collaborative research

 Research Outputs & Impact-

·       Emerging track record of research outputs relative to opportunity.

·       Capacity to contribute to grant applications and research funding activities

Communication Skills-

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to present research findings clearly to academic and/or professional audiences

Collaboration & Teamwork-

·       Ability to work effectively in a research team environment.

·       Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration

Organisational & Time Management Skills-

·       Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

·       Strong planning and organisational capability

 Academic Contribution & Engagement-

·       Capacity to contribute to the research profile of the department/institution.

·       Willingness to participate in academic activities (seminars, workshops, research groups)

Professional Conduct-

·       Demonstrated commitment to research integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

·       Awareness of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in research environments.

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 and declarations 

 

  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 LGBTQIA+. 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 (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Professor Jonathon Arnold, Recruitment Operations on 0409744724 or by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Wednesday 24 June 2026 11:59 PM