Research Fellow - Sleep and Neuropsychology

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 27 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Full time fixed term for two years at Camperdown
• Opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research in sleep, ageing and dementia risk
• Base Salary Academic Level B $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sleep and Neuropsychology to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on sleep, ageing and cognitive health. This position will work under guidance of Professor Sharon Naismith play a key role in coordinating and delivering research projects investigating sleep and ageing in older adults at risk of dementia.

Working within a collaborative research environment, you will contribute to high-quality research outcomes, support project delivery, engage with participants and stakeholders, and help advance evidence-based approaches to understanding the relationship between sleep, neuropsychology and healthy ageing.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate research projects focused on sleep, ageing and dementia risk in older adults
• design, implement and manage research activities in accordance with approved protocols
• collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and/or clinical research data
• contribute to the preparation of research publications, reports and presentations
• support participant recruitment, assessment and retention activities
• collaborate with academic, clinical and industry partners as required
• assist with research ethics, governance and regulatory compliance requirements
• contribute to grant applications and other research funding initiatives.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Fellow who has:

• PhD in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Sleep Science or a closely related discipline
• demonstrated experience conducting research in sleep, ageing, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology or dementia-related fields
• experience coordinating complex research projects and managing multiple priorities
• strong quantitative data analysis skills and experience with relevant statistical software
• evidence of research excellence through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• experience working with older adult populations and/or clinical research participants is desirable
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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