About the opportunity

The Drug Discovery Initiative and the School of Chemistry is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with prior experience in behavioural and molecular neuroscience. This exciting opportunity involves investigating how psychedelic molecules impact the neurodevelopment in preclinical models of disease. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Professor Michael Kassiou, and Dr Eryn Werry from the Drug Discovery Initiative in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

The Drug Discovery Initiative aspires to enable improved health outcomes through innovative drug discovery. Its mission is to design and develop innovative tools and techniques for identifying novel therapeutic targets, delivery mechanisms and bioactive molecules with high potential for industry uptake and clinical translation. By providing an overarching framework that links aligned areas of research strength from across the University, the Initiative will accelerate impactful research and enhance multi-disciplinary collaboration both within the University community and with broader health industry partners.

The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is a leading Chemistry department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research. With more than 30 academic staff, 100 research staff, and 100 research students we conduct research across the full spectrum of pure and applied chemistry. Our research excellence is recognised by numerous prizes and awards to individual staff members and the award of almost $10 million in research funding each year. With the support of over 30 professional, technical and administrative staff, the School of Chemistry administers and delivers undergraduate teaching for more than 3 000 students. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace by improving equity, access and opportunity, and we are continuously working to identify and remove biases and barriers in an effort to make our workplace open, supportive and safe for everyone.

To learn more about the Drug Discovery Initiative, 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 a

Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has:

Essential Experience:

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by emailrecruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

The University of Sydney

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Applications Close

Wednesday 17 August 2022 11:59 PM

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