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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Camperdown, New South Wales, AustraliaAUD 133k+Part-timePosted 2 weeks ago
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Camperdown, New South Wales, AustraliaAUD 133k+Part-timePosted 2 weeks ago
University of Sydney
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An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a leading addiction medicine research program based at RPA Hospital. Working under the direction of Professor Kirsten Morley, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative research focused on mental health, substance use disorders, neuroimaging and psychopharmacotherapy.
The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting high-quality clinical research, contributing to publications and grant-funded research activities, and supporting the development of junior researchers and higher degree research students.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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