Postdoctoral Fellow

3 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia UNSW Full time
Overview

Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychology role at UNSW.

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

Details
  • Salary: $113k - $121k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Fixed Term – 2.5 years
  • Full time (35 hours)
  • Reports to: Professor Kaarin Anstey
  • No direct reports
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 Alzheimer's 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.
Qualifications
  • 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 women's 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 UNSW's 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

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Kaarin Anstey

E: k.anstey@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: September 22, 2025

Find Out More About Working At UNSW At www.unsw.edu.au

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.

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