Research Officer in Cognitive Neuroscience

Monash University

Australia

Job No.: 601636

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $68,159 - $78,291 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)

Be inspired, every day
Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. And that’s because you’re not just starting your career, or taking on a bigger challenge. You’re making a real contribution – surrounded by energetic, inspiring people who are driven to make a difference as well. Monash is a place where you’ll be able to develop your career in exciting, sometimes unexpected ways – putting you in the best possible position for a rewarding future.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to provide support for ongoing research projects within the Cognitive Neurology Laboratory at Monash University.

The Cognitive Neurology Laboratory studies the neurobiology of learning, memory and decision-making in health and disease. This position will work across a number of program studies involving cognitive neuroscience of decision-making and its impairments in healthy individuals and inpatient populations.

The key components of the work will involve performing a variety of techniques such as behavioural responses, pharmacological interventions, electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and brain lesion studies.

To be successful in this role you will have:

A tertiary qualification in psychology
Strong research skills, including experience working with clinical populations, electroencephalography, and/or neuroimaging
A high level of computer literacy, including experience in programming (e.g., Matlab), data analysis (e.g., R), and stimulus delivery (e.g., Presentation).
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles
Demonstrated project administration skills with the ability to support research projects in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ideally, we are seeking someone with a bachelor-level degree (e.g., BA or BSc), preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, biology, or a related field.

Candidates who have a focus on excellence in the delivery of this research are encouraged to apply.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

This position is expected to commence on 2 March 2020.

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

Enquiries

Dr Trevor Chong, Senior Research Fellow, +61 3 9902 4222

Position Description

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