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Part time (0.2 FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2026 (with the possibility of extension) at the Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore HospitalUtilise your exceptional sleep and cardiovascular clinical and research skills to meaningfully engage and work within the Sleep Research GroupBase Salary $156,103 - $179,998 (pro rata) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Charles Perkins Centre and Northern Clinical School have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced researcher to join the Sleep Research Group to work closely with the study team on an NHMRC investigator grant, investigating the links between sleep disordered breathing and cardiovascular diseases. This research could potentially save lives, money and increase quality of life for cardiovascular patients.Your key responsibilities will be to:report to the Chair in Sleep Medicine and Co-leads of the studyundertake clinical consultations with research patientseffectively communicate, negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including study participantsensure that ethics guidelines, standards and WHS requirements are met for clinical trialsprovide expertise in cardiovascular physiology and medicine to contribute to research strategymeasure physiological and structural variables within cardiovascular and related functions, managing and analysing data, statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting (publications and presentations)develop new research ideas with the teamapply for research funding to support the programmanage complex and varied reporting requirementsbuild and maintain reputation for academic excellence to expand knowledge and practice.About youThe 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. We are seeking an excellent candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has:have clinical qualifications and medical registration as a respiratory/sleep physicianhave a PhD in the sleep / cardiovascular fielddemonstrated experience in sleep and cardiovascular research, including physiological measurements and image analysisa demonstrated ability to manage large and complex clinical research projects and oversee the project from start to enda demonstrated ability to effectively engage complex stakeholder groups, and build effective relationships across organisations with diverse needs and prioritiesdemonstrated capacity to coordinate all aspects of the research process including study design, ethics approval, study implementation, analysis and reporting and publication of study findingsexcellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and stakeholder demandsoutstanding interpersonal skills and experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally, and particularly with clinical collaboratorsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Nicole Feain, Recruitment Operations by email to The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseThursday 29 January :59 PM