Postdoctoral Research Associate, Neurochemistry of Ageing

• Full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension   

• Exciting opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Postdoctoral Research Associate investigating the Neurochemistry of Ageing

• Base Salary starting at $113,400 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science research and education. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines.

The Lipid Metabolism and Neurochemistry research team is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to a research program investigating why humans lose myelin with ageing and how this sensitizes us to neurodegenerative diseases of ageing. This is a molecular and cellular research project that is expected to generate new insights into brain metabolism, how glial cells and neurons communicate, and how these processes break down in the ageing brain.

You will work in one of the leading research teams in brain metabolism, supervised by Prof Anthony Don. This position will be based at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, an outstanding collaborative research environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct laboratory research and data analysis, making significant contributions to our understanding of brain metabolism and cell biology

• prepare research findings for publication in high quality journals

• present your research at conferences

• develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff

• maintain excellent research and data records

• provide informal mentoring and advice to students

• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty or school meetings

• contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence, and achievement of outcomes

• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda

• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD in a relevant field such as neuroscience, biochemistry, or cell biology

• experience conducting and communicating biomedical research, evident as research publications and conference presentations

• developing research profile and publications in the discipline or area of expertise

• sound understanding and practical expertise in one or more of the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, mass spectrometry, and/or cell biology.

• excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills

• strong interest in a career in scientific research.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:59 PM