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.
Matching Summary
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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