"Research Associate in Neuroscience"

Position Details

• Fixed Term, availability until 31/12/2028 | Full Time
• Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107,666 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will provide the Research Associate to take part in undertaking research in the discipline of Human Physiology under the direction of the Chief Investigator. While working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Investigator and wider Research Team, the successful incumbent will assist in leading the design and execution of the research project. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The Research Fellow may assist in leading students involved in the research Project, according to the University’s policies, practices and standards.

The research program will specifically focus on 3-year ARC-funded project related to a novel gut-brain circuit that controls fluid intake. A snapshot of the broader responsibilities of this role within the research program is listed below:

• Assisting in leading the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of research by offering new ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data and attending seminars, meetings and conferences.
• Contributing to the coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with industry partners.
• Independently contributing to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised high quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through education, research and partnership.

About You

You are an emerging Neuroscience Researcher who is passionate about Human Physiology and thrives working as part of a dynamic research team to deliver outstanding research and project outcomes, but is equally effective when working autonomously. You hold a completed PhD in physiology or neuroscience (or near completion) and are looking for an opportunity to further build on your evolving research experience byway of publications in high quality journals, and presentations at a national and/or international level in a relevant research field. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience in, or understanding of, quantitative research methodologies relevant to the project including some or all of the following: microscopy, immunohistochemistry, bioinformatics, secretion experiments, small animal surgery, in vivo animal work, mouse behavioural analysis, molecular genetics, use or maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies, cell culture.
• Demonstrated experience delivering project targets on time, and the ability to plan and execute data collection and analysis related to these projects.
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in collaborating and engaging with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Damien Keating.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

15 Mar 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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