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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sydney Pharmacy SchoolJoin to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sydney Pharmacy School role at University of SydneyPostdoctoral Research Associate - Sydney Pharmacy School1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sydney Pharmacy School role at University of SydneyFull-time position, fixed term until February 2026Exciting opportunity to join the Sydney Pharmacy School with Dr Mouna SawanBase Salary from level A ($109,301 - $116,679) - ($122,830 - $145,858) + 17% superannuationThe Sydney Pharmacy School is recognised as one of the leading centres for pharmacy education in the world. Our team of researchers leads internationally innovative research including medication management to co-design in priority populations, as well as from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.We are looking for a self-driven Dementia Research Fellow (Level A or B) committed to research and knowledge building that will improve safe medication use in people with dementia. You should have a proven high-quality track-record and strong expertise in codesign in people with dementia, carers and healthcare professionals with a required focus on medication safety in the community and in aged care.This is your opportunity to lead cutting-edge, community-led research that empowers people with dementia and their carers to manage medications safely and confidently. Our research group at Sydney School of Pharmacy have an MRFF funded initiative to co-design, develop and test interventions that promote medications safety across care settings.Our research is highly collaborative and translational, and we have strong partnerships with dementia advocacy organisations in Australia and internationally.In this role, you will lead co-design research projects and test tools and interventions in routine care. Primarily, you will be coordinating a large national MRFF consortium partnership focused on medication safety. You will design, conduct, and publish research in collaboration with our MRFF consortium partners, involving qualitative interviews and focus groups, intervention co-design, quantitative data collection and analysis, and evaluation. You will work with a team of researchers led by Dr. Mouna Sawan and liaise with a range of academics, research and administrative staff, and industry stakeholders.Your key responsibilities will be to:conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research fundingknowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodsexcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational mattersmaintain a research profile, including publication peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and/or seminar papersdevelop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or communitymaintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and outputprovide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate.About youdoctorate or PhD in pharmacy, medicine, nursing or health sciencesproven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activitya developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholdersproven experience supervising and mentoring others.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaWork 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.Pre-employment checksYour 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 statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.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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