Research Fellow - Herpesviruses

• Full time, fixed term for two years

• Exciting opportunity to be a Research Fellow within the School of Medical Sciences

• Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a Research Focused Academic in Herpesviruses to apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university’s standing as a national leader in the discipline. The role involves conducting high-quality research independently or as part of a research team, contributing to scholarly outputs, securing research funding, and supporting collaborative and translational research initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations and securing research funding

• maintain a research profile through publication of peer-reviewed journal articles and conference or seminar papers

• develop research collaborations that leads to knowledge transfer

• contribute to applications for competitive research grants or funding to deliver research impact

• maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and outputs

• provide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise Honours and postgraduate higher degree research students or projects where appropriate

• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty, Theme or school meetings

• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda

• contribute expertise through communication of scholarship with public forums, seminars and conferences

• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD and academic qualifications in herpesvirus virology

• proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity into the immunopathogenesis of herpesviruses

• a developing research profile in the discipline or area of expertise

• a developing network of academic partners

• proven experience supervising and mentoring others involved in research

• strong skills in research, planning and organisation, computer literacy, effective presentations, communication and customer service.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Thursday 21 May 2026 11:59 PM