Postdoctoral Research Fellow

PRIMARY DETAIL- Salary Package: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A), from $84,437 to $113,697 plus 17% employer's superannuation and leave loading- Appointment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term position for two years- Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

THE ROLE

As part of this role, you will have the unique opportunity to receive research and clinical mentorship from internationally recognized leaders in the field. You will also gain access to existing datasets comprising clinical, neuro-imaging, neuro-psychological and physiological variables, as well as to larger datasets derived from extensive international collaborative networks.

The successful applicant will have a range of responsibilities, including working closely with the principal investigators of the program, supervising junior researchers within the laboratory, writing up findings and analyses for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals, developing new research ideas with the team, presenting findings at local national and international conferences, and building and maintaining a reputation for academic excellence.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have a PhD in neuroscience, neuro-imaging, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Have previous experience in neuro-imaging, with functional neuro-imaging being desirable. Have experience or basic understanding of statistical or programming software/languages such as MATLAB, R, or Python. Be able to manage large and complex research projects. Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Have demonstrated experience in all aspects of the research process, including study design and implementation, analysis, reporting, and publication of study findings. Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines. Have outstanding interpersonal skills and experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally. Demonstrate an ability to supervise junior researchers.

ABOUT US

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University is at the forefront of progressive thinking, addressing major national and global issues. Part of MQ Health, it integrates Macquarie University Hospital with primary and specialty clinics. Our active research programs include neurosciences, cancer medicine, and vascular science.

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TO APPLY

ESSENTIAL:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline such as neuroscience, neuroimaging, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields.- Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging, with functional neuroimaging being desirable.- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of the research process, including study design and implementation, analysis, reporting, and publication of study findings.- Demonstrated ability to supervise junior researchers.- Ability to manage large and complex research projects.

DESIRABLE:
- Demonstrated experience or basic understanding of statistical or programming software/languages such as MATLAB, R, or Python.- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.- Excellent communication skills- Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience establishing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

Applications Close: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Applications Close:
15/09/2024 11:59 PM

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