Research Associate / Research Fellow

The University of Sydney

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / RESEARCH FELLOW - CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY/TOXICOLOGY
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
REFERENCE NO. 2041/0914

Work with internationally renowned experts

Key role in collaborative NHMRC research program

Full-time or part-time flexibility, fixed term for 3 years, remuneration package: $77K-$131K p.a. which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

We are seeking a number of researchers to support an NHMRC funded program grant under Professor Nick Buckley in the Discipline of Pharmacology. The program aims to address research gaps in in key human toxicology issues and ensure rapid translation of these results into practice and regulation. The group has established the two largest clinical cohort studies on poisoning in the world and demonstrated success in prospective case-finding through the Poisons Information Centre network. We also have extensive experience in risk assessment and toxicity modelling.

You will carry out research relating to the group's work, contribute to presentations and research publications and help build research capacity by assisting in sourcing and securing further funding.

You will be working with internationally renowned experts, within one of only a few research collaborative groups in the world working in this area. The group includes national and international collaborators as well as overseas research sites in Sri Lanka.

To succeed in securing this role you will have:

experience in research project coordination in a related area

demonstrated knowledge of research governance and regulation

knowledge of research design methods, particularly in epidemiological methodology

experience in preparation of scientific publications

experience in preparing and submitting ethics applications

excellent oral and written communication skills

excellent organisation skills.

For appointment at the more senior level you will also have:

experience in research project management (desirable)

a history of research evidenced by peer reviewed publications

demonstrated knowledge of research governance and regulation including ethics

experience in writing and submitting grant applications

experience in writing scientific publications, particularly peer reviewed journal articles

experience with higher degree research student supervision or co-supervision (desirable).

All candidates are expected to have research qualifications (e.g. Hons/MPhil/PhD), or demonstrate equivalent relevant qualifications and experience. A PhD or equivalent is required for appointment at the more senior level.

The appointment would be for an initial term of three years with the possibility of renewal dependent upon funding and need.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2014 (11pm Sydney time)