Research Scientist/ Postdoctoral fellow in Paediatric hearing loss- National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL)
- 2 Year Fixed Term opportunity
- Based in our Macquarie University location with hybrid work arrangement
- Salary range: $83,246 - $130,500 p.a. plus 15.4% superannuation (salary determined based on level of experience)
- Leading and participating in initiating, designing, planning and executing research projects on paediatric hearing loss in accordance with NAL project procedures
- Analyzing and interpreting data, and supporting other staff in data analysis and interpretation
- Disseminating research findings through high-quality publication in international peer-reviewed journals and trade journals, and presenting at relevant conferences, as both lead author and co-author
- Identifying, developing and/or maintaining relationships and collaborations within paediatric audiology
- Maintaining research expertise and keeping abreast of new developments relevant to NAL's objectives and develop opportunities for integrating new scientific ideas into NAL.
- Serve as a manager for staff in the department
- Ability to design and execute studies in one or more of the following 4 areas: language, neuroscience, hearing (e.g., speech perception), cognitive science
- Experience with neuroimaging techniques (EEG/FNIRS/MEG) and/or pediatrics research is desirable but not mandatory
- Understanding of hearing loss, audiological service provision, and the hearing rehabilitation industry, particularly early intervention.
- Skills in data management and manipulation and statistical approaches
- Experience managing team members or supervising students
- Qualitative research skills desirable but not mandatory
- Ph.D. in relevant scientific discipline within or related to audiological or hearing research is desired but not mandatory
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications and/or independent or collaborative research are desired but not mandatory
- 15.4% Superannuation
- Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)
- Paid parental leave