Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Position Number: 0064047
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Continuing (Research Contingent) with the intention to progress to a full-time position in 2025
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Salary: Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Conduct research on neural mechanisms of psychosis using advanced imaging and computational modelling techniques.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to impactful studies on schizophrenia and mental health.
• 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!

About the Role
The post-doctoral research fellow at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences will work on a project funded by the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, focusing on the neural mechanisms underlying psychosis across different stages of illness. This role involves extensive use of brain imaging techniques such as OP-MEG and fMRI, as well as computational modelling, while engaging with individuals with schizophrenia and those at risk. The fellow will collaborate with leading researchers, oversee student projects, and contribute to data analysis and manuscript writing, all while upholding the School's values and policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and coordinating the computational modelling components of the research project.
• Assisting and coordinating the preparation of ethics applications and related research protocols.
• Assisting and coordinating data collection activities (e.g., preparation of data collection materials, recruitment of participants).
• Training research staff (e.g., research assistants, students) on relevant operational and data collection activities.

Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a strong background in computational modeling and brain imaging data analysis, particularly with M/EEG and MRI, alongside experience in working with Schizophrenia/Psychosis data, and demonstrated effective supervision of honours and PhD students. They will demonstrate high independence and flexibility in responding to changing priorities, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration, and show a desire to build a career in cognitive neuroscience.

You will also have:

• A postgraduate degree in neuroscience or related discipline.
• Background and experience in computational modeling of brain imaging data (M/EEG and MRI.
• Experience with acquiring and analysing data from eople experiencing psychosis.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, and responsiveness to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to independent and team-based research.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise honours and PhD students.

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, ranked among the top schools of psychology in Australia and globally, offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound impact in the field. With a focus on excellence in research and teaching, the School attracts exceptional students and fosters a vibrant community of academic, teaching, and research professionals. Collaborative research links with prestigious institutions and departments further enrich the academic environment.

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

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

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Applications close: Day Month 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 0064047 - Post-Doctoral Research Fellow PD.pdf