Post Doctoral Fellow

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 525153

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate

**Post Doctoral Fellow - Sensory Physiology**
- **Employment Type**:Full - time (35 hours a week)
- **Duration**:Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026
- **Remuneration**: $88K - $117K base (+17% super and leave loading)
- **Location**:Kensington, Sydney

**The School of Biomedical Sciences**

As one of the largest teaching schools at UNSW, the School of Biomedical Sciences is uniquely placed to inspire the next generation of science and medical graduates. It plays a key role in arming future doctors, health practitioners, biomedical scientists and a broader community of health professionals, each of whom will bring a specialised and diverse skill set to the frontiers of medical science.

The school holds strong cross-faculty connections with chemistry, maths, physics and engineering; along with academic staff and key partners whose work is based in the clinical or biotech space, this creates a naturally synergistic and innovative environment. School of Biomedical Sciences

**Why this role matters**

**Key skills required**:

- PhD or compatible skills in biomedical sciences or closely related area (which include engineering and computer science disciplines).
- Qualifications or demonstrated skills combining knowledge in biomedical engineering and sensory neuroscience will be considered as an advantage.
- Experience working with neurophysiological data, analysing neuronal activity and sensory information encoding in neurons.
- Experience in the field of tactile and haptics research, especially single afferent data analyses will be considered as an advantage.
- Programming experience (MATLAB).
- Some experience working with machine learning, multiple regression models and computer vision.
- Experience working with NI data acquisition cards and Arduino is an advantage.
- Experience in modelling mechanical properties of skin will be considered as an advantage.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Demonstrated experience in progressing research initiatives from inception through to publication.
- Understanding information processing principles in tactile sensory system.
- Mechanical workshop skills designing and building experimental devices, for example, by 3D printing, laser cutting are viewed as an advantage.

**Full details can be found in the position description.**

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**How to apply**:
**Contact**:
**Applications close**:11th July 2024, before 11.30pm AEST

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 14 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time


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