Job Overview
Senior Research Associate – Advanced Aptamer‑Based Sensor Technology
The role is based at UNSW, Australia, under the ARC funded Industry Laureate project led by Scientia Professor Justin Gooding. It is a fixed‑term, full‑time position (35 hours per week) for 3 years, reporting directly to Professor Gooding.
Salary: $127,000 – $150,000 plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading.
About the School
The School of Chemistry is internationally recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. It is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious chemistry schools, ranked #49 worldwide in 2025.
Responsibilities
* Design, perform and supervise experiments in electrochemical evaluation of aptamer‑based sensors.
* Supervise and mentor students and colleagues, fostering a collaborative research environment.
* Maintain laboratory notebooks detailing all experimental procedures, observations, and results.
* Analyse experimental data and prepare results suitable for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
* Contribute to authorship of scientific papers and progress reports for industry partners.
* Prepare research proposal submissions to funding bodies and seek industry collaborations.
* Lead coordination of research activities and contribute to project milestones.
* Present research findings at national and international conferences.
* Align with the Code of Conduct and UNSW values.
* Identify and control hazards and risks in all tasks, projects, and activities.
Qualifications & Experience
* PhD specializing in electrochemistry.
* Proven commitment to development of aptamer‑based sensor technologies.
* Experience implementing electrochemical procedures for surface characterisation.
* Extensive experience in performing precise, reliable electrochemical measurements.
* Record of interfacial design and development of new surface chemistries.
* Successful research environment with mentoring of PhD and Honours students.
* High‑quality research outputs and independent research capability.
* Research leadership experience and continuous pursuit of excellence.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to network effectively.
* Team‑work, collaboration across disciplines, and effective relationship building.
* Strong organisational/interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values.
* Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities.
Application Details
Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed. Apply online only.
Applications close: 5 November 2025
Contact
Justin Gooding
E: justin.gooding@unsw.edu.au
EEO Statement
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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