Research Fellow - Preclinical Disease Models
- Employer
- The University of Sydney
- Location
- Camperdown, Marrickville (AU)
- Salary
- Base Salary from $110,000 - $131,000 + 17% super
- Closing date
- Jul 15, 2022
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University
- Job Function
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Mid Level
- Full time, fixed term for 3 years with a possible extension
- Great opportunity to contribute to research into the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids within brain disorders at the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics
- Base Salary from $110,000 - $131,000 + 17% super
About the opportunity
The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics is an Australian first in the field of medicinal cannabis research, established with a generous and unprecedented gift from the Lambert family to the University of Sydney. The goal of The Lambert Initiative is to advance cannabinoid-based treatments and introduce safe and effective cannabinoid therapeutics into mainstream medicine in order to alleviate human suffering.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- interface with current Lambert Initiative researchers in the areas of medicinal chemistry, cellular pharmacology and preclinical and clinical research to advance drug discovery and development of cannabinoid therapeutics
- conduct studies assessing the efficacy of cannabinoids in animal models of disease with an emphasis on brain disorders
About you
- a PhD in a relevant area such as drug discovery, neuroscience, biochemistry or pharmacology
- strong expertise and research experience in medical research particularly in drug discovery and pharmacology
- demonstrated expertise in epilepsy or sleep research including performing EEG studies in rodent models would be particularly well regarded
- independence in conducting high-quality research under limited supervision
- proven high-level problem-solving skills
- a strong track record in research publication in journals of high impact
- excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- experience with funding applications for research grants and/or research fellowships.
If successful you will be appointed to the Discipline of Pharmacology, Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health.
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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
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Closing date for applications
11.59pm, Friday 15 July 2022
How to apply
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