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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neurophysiology

• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and a keen interest in continuous learning and skill development
• Possess strong communication skills for articulating information
• Full time, Fixed-Term (May 2027) Based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Neuroscience Research Fellow will work within the Glial Research Team and use unique transgenic mouse lines and human stem cell resources to determine how multiple sclerosis-associated gene variants contribute to neuropathology and disease progression in high-risk families. The rare gene variants being studied are situated within the protein coding region of genes and are predicted to affect cells within the central nervous system.  The Neurophysiology Research Fellow will conduct in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro studies to determine how each variant influences neuron function.  In carrying out this research, the Fellow will work collaboratively with neurobiology, computational genetics, immunology, and clinical neurology collaborators.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality neuroscience research, including planning, conducting, recording, and analysing laboratory studies, and presenting your scientific data in oral and written formats.
• Secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective research links inside the University, nationally and internationally.
• Comply with the UTAS Framework for Responsible Conduct of Research, The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the Privacy Act, and relevant research ethics and sponsor requirements.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline is essential.
• A strong record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved international recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Neuroscience, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and potentially success in research funding schemes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong academic track record (relative to opportunity), including primary research publications in a relevant laboratory-based medical research discipline (recent graduates should provide evidence of pending publications).
• Experience planning, undertaking, and analysing experiments that apply electrophysiology and either optogenetics or advanced microscopy is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the supervision of staff and students relative to career stage and opportunity.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A or B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $115,450 - $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $98,675 to $128,854,049 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Research CV (no more than 4 pages)
  • Your responses to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Kaylene Young, Kaylene.Young@utas.edu.au  or 03 6226 7745
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500810 - Neurophysiology Research Fellow.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.