Research Associate / Research Fellow - Rodent Epilepsy Models
Sydney Medical School
Reference no. 1729/0815
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Join a well-funded cross-faculty collaboration, The Lambert Initiative of Cannabinoid Therapeutics.
Benefit from the collective expertise in this newly formed research hub
Full-time fixed term for three years with further offers possible, remuneration package: $100K-$135K p.a. which
includes base salary of $85K-$114Kp.a., leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research
excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.
The Lambert Initiative of Cannabinoid Therapeutics is a newly established research hub that will explore the potential of
compounds derived from the cannabis plant (cannabinoids) in treating a range of diseases. Our approach will involve medicinal
chemistry, cellular and preclinical research, early human testing and clinical trials in patients. The Lambert Initiative will also
translate research outcomes into practice by providing training to health professionals and engaging consumer organisations
and media to educate the public and transform current policy. Our overall aim is to optimise and introduce safe and effective
cannabinoid therapeutics into mainstream medicine in Australia and beyond.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) to work on a major research priority of
The Lambert Initiative of Cannabinoid Therapeutics - assessing whether cannabinoids are effective in the treatment of paediatric
epilepsy. Preclinically we will achieve this using genetic mouse models of Dravet syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy.
It is therefore essential that the successful candidate have experience in conducting studies using rodent models of epilepsy
including measurement of epilepsy related EEGs and/or the quantification of seizure behaviour.
In addition to conducting the research you will contribute to presentations and research publications and help build research
capacity by assisting in sourcing and securing further funding.
To succeed in securing this role you will have:
Essential:
 a PhD or equivalent degree and experience in a relevant area
 a history of research evidenced by peer reviewed publications
 demonstrated knowledge of research governance and regulation, including ethics
 experience in conducting studies using rodent models of epilepsy including the measurement of epilepsy related EEGs
in rodents and/or the quantification of seizure behaviour.
 experience in contributing to writing and submitting grant applications (essential at Level B)
 excellent oral and written communication skills
 excellent organisational skills.
Desirable:
 experience in pharmacological studies assessing the efficacy of novel anticonvulsant agents
 experience in breeding and maintaining rodents that provide genetic models of epilepsy in humans
 experience in automated biotelemetry systems for assessing epileptiform activity in rodents
 experience in patch-clamping or related electrophysiological techniques
 experience with higher degree research student supervision or co-supervision.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and
search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 5 November 2015
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target
groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to
increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
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