"Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Clinical Systems Neuroscience"

Full time, fixed term until December 2027

Opportunity to join the School of Medical sciences as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Clinical Systems Neuroscience

Base Salary starting from $113,400 + 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 Research Associate position in the field of Clinical Systems Neuroscience. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research 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 reputable scientific 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.
• 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.
• proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Ajaypal Singh Recruitment Operations, on ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au