Research Fellow In Neuroimaging

Job no: 0032904
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Conduct research that examines the impact of various biological and environmental influences and how they interact with brain developmental processes.
• Work on multiple projects being led by the Cropley laboratory.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

This is a re-advertised role; previous applicants need not apply.

About the Role Located in Australia's leading biomedical research hub and based within the Cropley and Zalesky research groups. This position will analyse, compare and visualise brain Neuroimaging data derived from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, with the aim of understanding how a range of biological and environmental factors influence and interact with brain developmental processes to confer risk for mental illness. To achieve this, the Research Fellow will work on several projects being led by the Cropley laboratory as well as publicly available datasets such as the UK Biobank and Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in research independently and as a member of a collaborative research team.
• Producing high quality publications arising from scholarship and research.
• Providing effective training of research support staff.

Who We Are Looking ForYou should exhibit a strong commitment and enthusiasm to forge an academic research career path. Additionally, you should possess a good level of statistical and programming skills, with experience in R, MATLAB, or similar computing environments, as well as proficiency in various neuroimaging and computing software such as FSL, Freesurfer, and SPM. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective research collaboration and engagement. Moreover, you should have experience in taking initiative and working with minimal supervision to accomplish project objectives.

You will also have:

• A PhD in neuroscience or commensurate discipline.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Track record of peer reviewed publications (or equivalent).

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

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Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

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If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.