Senior Research Fellow_sleep Psychology

University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia
Base: $156,103; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Not specified (assumed onsite based on university setting)
Multimodal neuroimaging expertise
Electrophysiological sleep methodologies
Independent research program leadership
The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in sleep psychology to lead innovative research in sleep and brain health for a fixed term of three years. The role involves significant autonomy in research, collaboration, and mentorship, requiring extensive expertise in sleep neuroscience and multimodal neuroimaging techniques

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading an independent research program investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms linking sleep, brain clearance, and cognitive function across adulthood and ageing.
  • Candidates will advance multimodal neuroimaging approaches and integrate electrophysiological sleep measures with computational modelling to quantify cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
  • The position offers a base salary of $156,103 plus 17% superannuation for a full-time fixed term appointment at the Camperdown Campus.

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in sleep psychology to lead innovative research in sleep and brain health for a fixed term of three years. The role involves significant autonomy in research, collaboration, and mentorship, requiring extensive expertise in sleep neuroscience and multimodal neuroimaging techniques.

Salary

Base: $156,103; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • multimodal neuroimaging expertise
  • electrophysiological sleep methodologies
  • independent research program leadership
  • competitive research funding success
  • HDR student supervision experience

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • strategic higher education understanding
  • strong academic publication record
  • commitment to research integrity
  • established industry networks

Key Requirements

  • PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or biomedical science
  • Substantial postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Proven track record of securing competitive research funding
  • Experience supervising HDR students and leading teams

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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