Postdoctoral Fellow

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This role collaborates with international teams, as well as the UNSW research team, and supports the Data Core for the Cutting Alzheimers Risk through Endocrinology (CARE) Program. The position also contributes to the UNSW led project on neuroendocrine risks for Alzheimers disease in women.

About UNSW and the School of Psychology

The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research across areas of psychology including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.

For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au

The Role

• Salary: $113k - $121k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Contract: Fixed Term – 2.5 years
• Hours: Full time (35 hours)

The role reports to Professor Kaarin Anstey and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member to developing data assets, data sharing systems and protocols, statistical analysis plans.
• Prepare applications for data access and ethical approvals for datasets.
• Conduct research on risk of Alzheimers disease in women consistent with the project work plan and create scholarly output on this topic that is recognised by peers.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake advanced statistical modelling of cohort studies to identify risk factors and produce individual and population-based estimates.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Contribute to systematic reviews relevant to achieving the research milestones.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About The Successful Applicant / Selection Criteria

• A PhD in Statistics, Quantitative Psychology or a related area.
• Demonstrated skills in longitudinal modelling and data synthesis, including machine learning, regression and GLM.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research in the field of dementia, cognitive ageing or womens brain health, and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relevant to the topic of the program of work.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Application Process

Please apply online. Applications sent to the contact listed will not be accepted.

Applications close: September 22, 2025

Contact: Kaarin Anstey (k.anstey@unsw.edu.au)

Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged. The University 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.

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