Job No.: 667848
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 university as a Research Fellow
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community to drive innovative research
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Research Fellow and contribute to pioneering projects aimed at enhancing cognition for optimal ageing within the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre’s dynamic research program. This position will also play a crucial role in enriching our lab environment by generating innovative research ideas, preparing papers for publication and designing and executing advanced experimental procedures.

Utilizing sophisticated laboratory and technical equipment, you will drive forward our understanding of optimal ageing. Responsibilities will further include project management, study coordination and various aspects of data handling, from collection to analysis and management, assisting with funding applications, research protocols and ethics applications, ensuring the smooth progression of our research initiatives.

Candidates should possess a doctoral qualification or be near completion in Psychology, Neuroepidemiology, Neuroscience, Neurology or a related discipline. Demonstrated analytical skills and a strong track record of refereed research publications is essential. Expertise in neuropsychology or neurology and experience with epidemiological methods related to neurodegenerative or cognitive disorders will also be highly valued.

If you are passionate about advancing research in optimal ageing and eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Monash University

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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Monash 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. 

To Apply

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

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, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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.

Enquiries: Dr Karen Little, Business Manager, Optimal Ageing Industrial Transformation Training Centre, +61 417 077 783

Position Description: Research Fellow in Neuropsychology

Applications Close: Tuesday 20 August 2024, 11:55pm AEST