Postdoctoral Fellow

Enhance your research career as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Level B) in the School of Psychology at UNSW, contributing to the project "Reducing Women’s Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease" under the CARE Program. About the Role Salary: $127k - $150k plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Fixed Term – 3 years Part time (17.5 hours per week) Specific Responsibilities for This Role Include Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice. Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge. Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team. Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals. Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues. Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications, or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants. Design research projects. Mentor and guide students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through involvement in supervision of HDRs. Undertake specific research tasks to meet the milestones for the project funding on risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease in women. Perform advanced statistical analysis of cohort studies and meta‑analysis of published literature to achieve project outcomes specified in the project work plan. Prepare applications for data access, ethics approval and collaborative agreements to facilitate access to datasets for achieving the milestones and outcomes specified in the grant work plan. 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 Psychology and experience analysing cohort studies. Expertise in cognitive ageing and dementia research evidenced by relevant publication record. A demonstrated interest in sex and gender factors influencing neurodegeneration and risk of dementia. Proven commitment to proactively keep up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact, with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and the capacity for research leadership. A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry. High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff. Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships. Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills. 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. Applications close December 8th, 2025 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. Contact Professor Kaarin AnsteyE: #J-18808-Ljbffr