Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer – In Synaptic Neuroscience, Electrophysiology & Imaging

Queensland Brain Institute

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,689 - $111,431 aud; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Phd in neuroscience or related field
Strong hands-on neuronal electrophysiology experience
Experience with mammalian cell culture
The Queensland Brain Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer specializing in synaptic neuroscience, electrophysiology, and imaging, for a part-time, fixed-term position. Candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, with hands-on experience in neuronal electrophysiology, mammalian cell culture, and advanced microscopy techniques

Job Summary

  • This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in synaptic biology and molecular neuroscience at the Queensland Brain Institute.
  • The position includes responsibilities such as designing electrophysiology experiments, supervising students, and publishing findings in high-quality journals.
  • Candidates will benefit from world-class facilities, grant writing support, and a collaborative multidisciplinary research culture within a Group of Eight university.

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The Queensland Brain Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer specializing in synaptic neuroscience, electrophysiology, and imaging, for a part-time, fixed-term position. Candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, with hands-on experience in neuronal electrophysiology, mammalian cell culture, and advanced microscopy techniques.

Salary

Base: $83,689 - $111,431 AUD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation + 26 weeks paid parental leave + 17.5% annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Neuroscience or related field
  • Strong hands-on neuronal electrophysiology experience
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture
  • Proficiency in fluorescence microscopy techniques
  • Ability to establish and optimize experimental setups

Nice-to-have

  • Quantitative mindset for data analysis
  • Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or R
  • Experience with human pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons
  • Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease models
  • Strong mentoring and collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Completion of PhD in Neuroscience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • No employer-sponsored work rights available

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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