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About the Role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will design and conduct high quality restorative and reconstructive dentistry research, focusing on biomaterials and nanomedicine for tissue regeneration. They will support research into functional scaffolds for bone repair to aid individuals with craniofacial and orodental defects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in biomaterials, nanomedicine and regenerative dentistry, contributing to internationally recognised research outcomes.
• Design, perform and analyse laboratory-based studies investigating functional scaffolds for bone and craniofacial tissue regeneration.
• Conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge.
• Develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff.
• Provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline.
• Ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained in research activities and output.
• Carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
• Maintain an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and contributes to furthering that agenda.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio.
• Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

Requirements

• PhD in biomedical engineering, dentistry or relevant field.
• A developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders.
• A developing research profile in biomedical engineering and dental research including biomaterials and nanomedicine for tissue regeneration.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced material characterisation, biomaterial development or bioengineering methodologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the discipline.
• Experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity.
• Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
• Employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks.
• Ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.

Skills

• Biomaterials
• Nanomedicine
• Regenerative dentistry
• Functional scaffolds for bone and craniofacial tissue regeneration
• Advanced material characterisation
• Biomaterial development
• Bioengineering methodologies

Location

• Camperdown

Work Type

• Full time
• Fixed term 12 months

Education Level

• PhD in biomedical engineering, dentistry or relevant field

Salary/Compensations

• $117936 + 17% superannuation

About the Company

• The University of Sydney School of Dentistry has provided exceptional education, clinical practice and integrated research in dental and oral health for over 100 years.
• Our researchers from the University of Sydney School of Dentistry go beyond the mouth to enhance studies in fundamental cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology and biomechanics.
• It is our goal to ‘put the mouth into health'.
• We're committed to the discovery of new principles and ideas and our multidisciplinary research approach brings together the complementary expertise of our affiliated teaching hospitals, institutes and international research partnerships.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.