Expression of Interest for Elite Pain Researcher, Sydney Australia
Pain Management Research Institute, The University of Sydney and
Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
We are seeking an internationally based researcher to relocate to beautiful Sydney to lead a research team in clinical or discovery pain research, at the Pain Management Research Institute (PMRI), Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
About Sydney:
Sydney is not only one of the world's top 10 most liveable cities, it's a global hub for cutting-edge pain research and collaboration.
Renowned for its perfect balance of professional excellence and quality of life, Sydney offers an inspiring environment for scientific discovery with >100 pristine beaches and 15 stunning national parks.
PMRI is partnering with the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) to apply for a Current South Wales (NSW) Health's Elite Researcher Grant to support your move.
About the institute:
PMRI uniquely brings together discovery and clinical pain researchers, multidisciplinary pain clinicians, and educators, to improve understanding of all forms of pain and their treatments.
PMRI is located at the Royal North Shore Hospital and Kolling Institute — located only 10-minute drive from Sydney harbour.
The Kolling Institute is a joint venture partnership between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney .
The University of Sydney is a top Australian university and top 20 in the world ranking.
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary pain researcher with a strong track record in clinical pain or discovery science—including molecular, cellular, systems, network or genetic 2




approaches—who are interested in establishing and running their own research group within our multidisciplinary institute.
Location
: Royal North Shore Hospital campus, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, NSW ****, Australia
Duration
: 3–5 years
Start Date
: Flexible, subject to grant timelines
Grant Funding Package will include
Relocation costs for researcher (up to $10,000) and family (up to additional $20,000) with appropriate justification
Salary: Commensurate with experience ( Principal Hospital Scientist NSW Health Award or similar)
NSW Health Elite Researcher Grant will be sought for start up project funding
Additional Support
: Established office and lab space with clinical/pre-clinical collaborations, top level research infrastructure, and support for affiliation with the University of Sydney.
Currently residing and working outside Australia
Established leader in clinical or pre-clinical/discovery pain research with a strong publication and funding track record
Commitment to relocating and leading pain research group in Sydney for a minimum of 3 years
Why Join Us?
Be part of a world-class pain research institute with strong pre-clinical, clinical, and translational integration
Collaborate with leading scientists and clinicians in pain management and people with lived experience of pain.
Contribute to NSW Health's strategic vision for research excellence and innovation
Interested researchers
are invited to contact us for an initial discussion and support in preparing an application for the NSW Health Elite Researcher Grant.
Contact
: A/Prof Karin Aubrey ****** or Dr Rebecca Martin ******
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