About the opportunity
The University of Sydney team of researchers lead internationally competitive research projects ranging from molecules to medicine. Join the team as a Research Fellow and work on defining new cellular targets for the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain. You will work under the supervision of Professor Elena Bagley and will work on defining new cellular targets for the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain. You will play a key role using your quantitative and qualitative skills to collect data and work on various research components. As a Research Fellow you will support the design, development and evaluation of the how opioids alter neural function to support the development of compulsive drug use and chronic pain.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- apply and refine expertise in research methodologies undertake original research (either independently or as part of a team) within discipline or area of expertise
- develop research collaborations which will ultimately result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialization, improved policy or practice and/or enhancements to industry
- assist with future grant applications and supervision of PhD students.
