Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Full-time 12 month fixed-term opportunity for a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate
• Join a world-leading musculoskeletal health research institute
• Base Salary from $93,424 + 17% superannuation

An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Professor Christine Lin research team within the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, a unique partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District. The Institute brings together internationally recognised researchers, clinicians, and consumers to address one of the world's most significant health challenges: musculoskeletal conditions, the leading cause of disability globally.

As populations continue to age, the burden of musculoskeletal conditions is expected to increase substantially. The Institute is uniquely positioned to tackle this challenge through high-quality, patient-focused and collaborative research that delivers meaningful real-world impact. Combining the resources of a large Local Health District with world-leading researchers from the Sydney Medical School, the Institute provides an environment unlike any other nationally or internationally.

You will join a team led by Professor Christine Lin, an internationally recognised leader in musculoskeletal health and back pain research. Her research has transformed how back pain is conceptualised and managed globally, demonstrating the limitations and potential harms of traditional approaches while establishing the evidence base for contemporary treatments now recommended in national and international clinical guidelines.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate across extensive national and international research networks and contribute to research that informs clinical practice, policy, and healthcare delivery.

The Institute has a strong track record of producing world-class research and translating findings into practical applications that improve health outcomes.

The Institute's vision is to optimise musculoskeletal health and physical activity through high-quality, patient-centered, collaborative research. Equally important is its commitment to translating evidence into policy and practice, developing the next generation of musculoskeletal researchers, and supporting sustainable and cost-effective healthcare services.

• →conduct high-quality research independently and as part of a collaborative research team
• →contribute to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and research outputs
• →develop and refine independent research skills with increasing autonomy
• →ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained across research activities and outputs
• →engage with academic, clinical, industry and professional stakeholders to support research outcomes
• →provide informal mentoring and support to students where appropriate
• →contribute to faculty, school, and project administration activities
• →foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative research culture aligned with university values.

• hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or be near completion at the time of appointment
• experience using statistical software packages for data management and analysis, such as R, STATA or SPSS, is desirable.
• demonstrated experience conducting original research and contributing to scholarly activities
• an emerging research profile evidenced by publications and research outputs relative to opportunity
• demonstrated understanding of musculoskeletal health, public health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or a related discipline
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary research environments
• ability to develop productive relationships with academic, clinical, and professional stakeholders.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.