Faculty of Science
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Charles Perkins Centre
Reference no. 1859/1116

• Opportunity to provide laboratory, and administrative support
• Utilise your experience life science research in the research-intensive environment of the Charles Perkins Centre
• Full-time fixed term for 2 years, remuneration package: $82K-$91K p.a. which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) within the University of Sydney is dedicated to easing the global burden of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions through innovative research and teaching. Our goal is to understand the fundamental mechanisms of disease, which is essential for defining what might be possible by way of prevention, intervention and treatment. The CPC combines laboratory groups from many schools and faculties across the campus in an interdisciplinary environment.

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SoLES) is a new School consisting of staff previously in the Schools of Biological Sciences and Molecular Biosciences, the Faculty of Veterinary Science, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment. It forms part of the Division of Natural Sciences (DNS). The DNS enrolled 6,177 undergraduate students, 1,129 postgraduate students and 1,108 international full fee paying students (u/g and p/g) in 2014.

A key strength area of the CPC and the School of Life and Environmental Sciences is our ability to comprehensively characterise the entire protein complement of cells and tissues (the proteome), using state-of-the-art biochemical and mass spectrometry-based approaches. Using these techniques, the successful candidate will analyse the response of model organisms, including mice, to intermittent fasting regimes known to have beneficial effects with regard to disease risk and metabolic health. These data can be used to define the mechanisms responsible for the beneficial effects of intermittent fasting (IF), which will allow improvements in the efficacy of the IF protocols, highlight points of possible synergy with other treatments and improve safety.

Position duties include:

• supporting the design of research work being undertaken in the work area
• conducting data analysis, preparing reporting and presentations and carrying out literature searches for the work area
• undertaking specific research activity as part of the broader Research agenda
• maintaining research laboratory, overseeing operations and student research activity in the work area.

Position requirements include:

• experience in a research-intensive environment
• working understanding of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy
• experience in developing research protocols and experimental design
• tertiary qualifications in appropriate discipline and/or relevant experience in related field

A wide range of benefits are available to University staff. These include: generous leave options; flexible working arrangements; comprehensive professional development programs; and salary packaging benefits.

All staff employed by the University of Sydney must have the right to work in Australia. An employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Remuneration package: $82,055 - $91,944 p.a. (which includes a base salary $69,338 - $77,693 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

This position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 3 January 2017

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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