Post-Doctoral Fellow in Systems Neuroscience and Complexity

• Full time, research only fixed term for 24 months  

• Opportunity to join the School of Medical sciences as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Systems Neuroscience and Complexity

• Base Salary starting from $105,350 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.   

The Shine Lab at the University of Sydney invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship position in the field of Computational Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research (A/Prof Lizier, School of Computer Science; Dr Ben Fulcher, School of Physics) team focused on advancing our understanding of brain function and cognition using cutting-edge computational and neuroimaging techniques.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct original research in the areas of computational neuroscience and functional neuroimaging

• prepare research findings for publication in relevant specialist and general neuroscience journals

• collaborate with members of the Shine Lab and external collaborators to enhance interdisciplinary research efforts

• process and analyse functional neuroimaging data (fMRI, EEG, etc.) to extract meaningful insights into brain function.

About you

• a PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field (by July 2024)

• strong background in computational modelling and/or functional neuroimaging techniques

• proficiency in programming languages commonly used in neuroscience research (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in relevant journals

• proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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Wednesday 06 March 2024 11:59 PM