Research Fellow - Sleep and Neuropsychology

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Research Fellow in Sleep and Neuropsychology to join a multidisciplinary team focused on sleep, ageing and cognitive health.

The role will coordinate and deliver research projects in older adults at risk of dementia, contributing to publications and grant applications, and engaging with participants and partners to advance evidence-based approaches.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Sleep Science or closely related discipline.
• Experience in sleep, ageing, cognitive neuroscience or dementia-related fields.
• Experience coordinating complex research projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills with relevant software.
• Evidence of research excellence through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Experience with older adult populations and/or clinical research participants desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects focused on sleep, ageing and dementia risk in older adults.
• Design, implement and manage research activities per approved protocols.
• Collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and/or clinical data.
• Contribute to preparation of research publications, reports and presentations.
• Support participant recruitment, assessment and retention activities.
• Collaborate with academic, clinical and industry partners as required.
• Assist with research ethics, governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to grant applications and other funding initiatives.

Skills

PhD in Psychology / Neuropsychology /

Sleep and ageing research

Quantitative data analysis

Project coordination

Peer-reviewed publications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in Psychology / Neuropsychology / Neuroscience / Sleep Science

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Research Fellow - Sleep and Neuropsychology

Full time fixed term for two years at Camperdown

Opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research in sleep, ageing and dementia risk

Base Salary Academic Level B $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sleep and Neuropsychology to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on sleep, ageing and cognitive health. This position will work under guidance of Professor Sharon Naismith play a key role in coordinating and delivering research projects investigating sleep and ageing in older adults at risk of dementia.

Working within a collaborative research environment, you will contribute to high-quality research outcomes, support project delivery, engage with participants and stakeholders, and help advance evidence-based approaches to understanding the relationship between sleep, neuropsychology and healthy ageing.

Your key responsibilities will be to

• coordinate research projects focused on sleep, ageing and dementia risk in older adults

• design, implement and manage research activities in accordance with approved protocols

• collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and/or clinical research data

• contribute to the preparation of research publications, reports and presentations

• support participant recruitment, assessment and retention activities

• collaborate with academic, clinical and industry partners as required

• assist with research ethics, governance and regulatory compliance requirements

• contribute to grant applications and other research funding initiatives.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Fellow who has:

• PhD in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Sleep Science or a closely related discipline

• demonstrated experience conducting research in sleep, ageing, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology or dementia-related fields

• experience coordinating complex research projects and managing multiple priorities

• strong quantitative data analysis skills and experience with relevant statistical software

• evidence of research excellence through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

• experience working with older adult populations and/or clinical research participants is desirable

• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Applications Close

Sunday 27 September 2026 11:59 PM