Research Fellow - Post-doc/Clinical Neuropsychologist

Job No.: 660897

Location: The Alfred Centre

Employment Type: Full-time (0.4 fraction with Monash University and 0.6 fraction with The Alfred)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $78,120 - $106,022 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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The Opportunity

Ignite your career as a Clinical Neuropsychologist/Research Fellow in the cutting-edge Neuroimmunology, Neuroinflammation, and Neurological Diseases Lab at Monash University. This unique 1FTE role combines a 0.4FTE post-doctoral research position and a 0.6FTE clinical role at Alfred Health, forming the foundation of a clinician-academic position. The clinical role requires a AHPRA registered clinical neuropsychologist who is qualified to do clinical work, and has qualifications for a research postdoctoral position to be combined. 

Link to the clinical role PD is here: www.livehire.com/careers/alfredhealth/job/MTYXQ/VOYTAY9J7/neuropsychologist-msni-car-t-cell-therapy-program

The role requires the individual to:

The academic role requires a candidate with a PhD in psychology or neuropsychology. The two roles are for one candidate, and therefore a candidate applying to this position should also apply to the Alfred position above. 

Reporting to Associate Professor Mastura Monif, you'll be at the forefront of neuropsychology research, focusing on autoimmune encephalitis, CART cell therapy neurotoxicity, and other neuroinflammatory diseases.

Responsibilities include driving your research within the lab, conducting cognitive assessments, and contributing to the Australian Autoimmune Encephalitis project. Collaborate with the team, supervise students, and actively engage in grant applications. This role is ideal for a neuropsychologist with a passion for clinical-academic work, diagnostic challenges, and translational research.

Join us in unravelling the complexities of neuroinflammatory and neurological diseases.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Associate Professor Mastura Monif, Head of Neuroimmunology, Neuroinflammation & Neurological Diseases Lab, Mastura.Monif@monash. edu

Position Description

 Research Fellow - Post-doc/Clinical Neuropsychologist

Closing Date

Thursday 18 April 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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