UNSW Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Offer Summary
UNSW Sydney seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) in Sydney, Australia. This full-time role focuses on neuroepidemiology of dementia and cognitive ageing, requiring advanced statistical expertise to support international research consortia and longitudinal studies. The position offers a salary of $118,467 AUD per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biostatistics, Data Science, or related fields, with proven experience in epidemiological data analysis using R, STATA, SAS, or SPSS. The contract is for one year, commencing January 2027, with part-time options considered at a minimum 0.6 FTE. Visa sponsorship is unavailable; applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Applications are due by November 15th.
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Project Description
Position Summary
The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Data) contributes to high-quality research within the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), Discipline of Psychiatry & Mental Health at UNSW, with a focus on neuroepidemiology, dementia and cognitive ageing. The role provides advanced statistical and analytical expertise to support epidemiological research across international research consortia, longitudinal studies, administrative datasets and collaborative research projects.
Working closely with multidisciplinary researchers and international collaborators, the position undertakes complex statistical analyses, data preparation, harmonisation and interpretation to support high-quality research outcomes. The role contributes to research design, scholarly publications, conference presentations, grant applications and the ongoing development of statistical methodologies and research capabilities within CHeBA.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong statistical and analytical skills, experience working with complex research datasets and the ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively to multidisciplinary research projects. The position offers opportunities to develop advanced research expertise, strengthen international research partnerships and contribute to impactful research that advances understanding of dementia, cognitive ageing and brain health.
The position reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required:
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 15th November at 11:55pm.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
