Job no: 0063791
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2.5 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Physics
Salary: Level B $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Become part of the team developing a revolutionary brain machine interface for continuous recording of brain signals from single neurons
- Develop advanced computational tools to use the single neuron data to treat epilepsy and depression
- 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 postdoctoral fellow (Neuroscientist) will be responsible for the surgical implantation of carbon-based multielectrode arrays into both small and large mammals, followed by testing in acute first-in-human trials. The devices will be placed in various brain regions, requiring a high level of surgical expertise. Post-implantation, the devices will be evaluated for their signal-to- noise quality, and various signal-processing methods will be employed to measure brain excitability and design brain stimulation algorithms in a closed-loop system.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Independently plan and conduct research, including designing and executing advanced experiments, preparing and submitting ethics applications, conducting animal experiments, analyzing high-resolution electrophysiology data, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and publish research outcomes by presenting findings at conferences, publishing in journals, and producing other scholarly outputs to meet the high academic standards set by the University of Melbourne.
- Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships, work with teams to achieve joint research objectives, and collaborate with partner organizations to translate research findings into actionable recommendations.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have hands-on experience in animal surgery (small and large mammals) and/or electrophysiology recordings, with strong expertise in designing animal experiments and writing ethics applications for preclinical projects.
You will also have:
- Must hold a PhD in neuroscience, physics or biomedical engineering, and have published scientific literature as a first author.
- Strong abilities in computer programming (MATLAB/Phyton)
- Prior experience with advanced signal analysis of electrophysiology recordings.
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 – “School of Physics“
The University of Melbourne's School of Physics is one of Australia's leading Physics Schools. It has achieved this status through the high quality of its research and teaching programs. The School offers a wide range of physics subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and performs research in the following areas: Astrophysics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Experimental Particle Physics, Materials Science, Physical Biosciences, Quantum Computing, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Theoretical Particle Physics.
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!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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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.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
