Senior Research Fellow_sleep Psychology

University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $156,103; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Not specified (likely on-site given the nature of the research role).
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 over a three-year fixed term. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and extensive postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience, with a strong focus on multimodal neuroimaging

Job Summary

  • This role leads innovative research examining the neurophysiological mechanisms linking sleep, brain clearance, and cognitive function across adulthood and ageing.
  • The successful candidate will develop and refine multimodal neuroimaging approaches to quantify cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and brain waste clearance.
  • Candidates must have substantial postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience and a proven track record of securing competitive research funding.

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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 over a three-year fixed term. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and extensive postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience, with a strong focus on multimodal neuroimaging.

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
  • commitment to research integrity
  • established academic networks

Key Requirements

  • PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or biomedical science
  • Substantial postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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