In-Demand Postdoctoral research Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 - $157,381 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
9d
Postdoctoral Fellow
Macquarie University —Macquarie University NSW
- $112,550 - $120,621 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
1d
Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow (Cognitive Science of Language)
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 - $142,475 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Macquarie University —Macquarie University NSW
- $112,550 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Employee assistance program
7d
Postdoctoral Research Associate - School of Medical Sciences
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- From $117,936 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
2d
Research Fellow in Multi-Omics Data Science
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 - $157,381 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
1d
Kidney Health Senior Research Fellow
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $162,347 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Supervising experience
11d
Single Cell Genomics Research Officer/Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Parental leave
Research Fellow - China Studies
Macquarie University —Macquarie University NSW
- $89,579 - $112,550 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
8d
Senior Computational Biologist
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $140,400 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Parental leave
1d
Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- $124,300 - $131,900 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
Trainee Patent Attorney - Attorney, Chemistry
Davies Collison Cave —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Parental leave
14d
Lead Scientist
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $131,108 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
Lecturer in Radio Astronomy
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $132,533 - $157,381 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Leadership
Group Leader Immuno-Oncology
Children's Cancer Institute —Randwick NSW
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
4d

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Sydney -
Camperdown NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$117,936 - $157,381 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Research
Clinical experience
Clinical trials
Communication skills
Workday

Full Job Description

Full-time fixed term contract for 2 years
Join a large-scale, interdisciplinary research program
Base Salary ranging from $ 117,936- $157,381 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, the University is seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research, and area team player ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities.

We are seeking an outstanding Level A/ B Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a large-scale, interdisciplinary research program aimed at transforming the way low back pain is managed across Australia.

The program will co-design and evaluate three innovative models of care to improve access to evidence-based care for people with low back pain. The successful applicant will work primarily on two projects:

Second Opinion Program: Evaluating a model designed to reduce unnecessary lumbar spine surgery and improve return-to-work outcomes for injured workers.

Early Pain Intervention: Evaluating a physiotherapist-led model of early assessment and care coordination for people experiencing persistent pain following lumbar spine surgery.

The successful applicant will contribute to the design and conduct of clinical trials, consumer and stakeholder co-design, implementation activities, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings. There will be opportunities to work closely with clinicians, consumers, researchers and health system stakeholders and to contribute to high-impact publications, presentations and future grant applications.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge
Develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff (with an increasing degree of autonomy)
Ensures quality, standards and excellence are maintained in any research activities and output.
Provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline (where appropriate)
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
Interacts with students, staff and other members of the University community in a professional, collegial and respectful manner
Maintains an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and contributes to furthering that agenda
Contributes to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio as articulated through the Faculty/School/Portfolio’s Strategic Plan/s or equivalent
Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

A PhD in musculoskeletal pain or a closely related field
A clinical health qualification, such as physiotherapy, exercise physiology, or medicine
A strong working knowledge of and experience in clinical trial design and conduct
Strong research, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
A developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders
An interest in improving health services and translating research into clinical practice
Experience with implementation science, consumer co-design, health services research, and quantitative analysis would be highly regarded.

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.

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 Rachel Ann Yazigi Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

To submit an application for this role please provide the following information:

1. A cover letter which includes a written response to the selection criteria ( About you ) , addressing your ability to meet the requirements outlined above within the context of the key responsibilities of the role and relevant discipline (maximum 1000 words).

3. Your current CV or resume, including two referees.

Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addresses the selection criteria, and states the level (A/B) of employment in which you are applyin g.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Sunday 04 October 2026 11:59 PM

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