The University of Sydney 
Camperdown, Australia Résumé de l'offre
The University of Sydney is hiring a full‑time Research Assistant in In Vivo Pharmacology and Pain Neuroscience for a fixed‑term contract until November 2027, with possible extension. The role is based at the Camperdown campus and involves conducting rodent pharmacology studies, preparing drug formulations, performing anaesthesia, surgical procedures, and behavioural pain assessments, while supporting animal ethics compliance and data analysis. Candidates should hold a tertiary qualification in pharmacology, neuroscience, or a related field and have hands‑on experience with rodent in vivo studies, compound handling, and statistical analysis. The salary ranges from $93,345 to $104,515 AUD per year (HEO5) plus 17 % superannuation. Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is not available.
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Description du projet
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Assistant in Vivo Pharmacology and Pain Neuroscience to join an externally funded preclinical research program focused on developing and evaluating novel pain therapeutics. Working closely with the Chief Investigator and research team, you will play a key role in conducting in vivo pharmacology studies, supporting animal ethics compliance and generating high-quality data to advance translational pain research.
Your work will directly contribute to the development of innovative approaches to pain management while supporting a collaborative and research-intensive environment.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
About you
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
You 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 checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 statement
At 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.
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How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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Sunday 04 October 2026 11:59 PM
