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Senior Research Fellow - Psychology

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaEducationPosted 3 days agoVerified 2 days ago
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The Senior Research Fellow position at UNSW offers an exciting opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research within the field of comparative and translational systems neuroscience. This role is pivotal in bridging rodent electrophysiology with human neuroimaging, contributing to innovative research that impacts both animal and human data. The team thrives on collaboration, fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where everyone can excel.

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You'll be responsible for

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Conducting independent research

Conducting independent research and working closely with collaborators across human and animal psychology, neuroscience, and clinical disciplines.
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Supporting OP-MEG facility planning

Supporting the planning and preparation of a new OP-MEG facility in the new Psychology building scheduled for completion in 2028.
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Developing ethics documentation

Developing ethics documentation and standard operating procedures for human research.

Key criteria

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PhD in neuroscience or related field

Possession of a PhD focused on systems neuroscience.

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Experience in rodent electrophysiology

Demonstrated expertise in chronic in vivo rodent electrophysiology.

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Quantitative and programming skills

Strong skills in developing reproducible analysis pipelines for large datasets.

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5 criteria for this job
PhD in neuroscience or related field
Possession of a PhD focused on systems neuroscience.

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Experience in rodent electrophysiology
Demonstrated expertise in chronic in vivo rodent electrophysiology.

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Quantitative and programming skills
Strong skills in developing reproducible analysis pipelines for large datasets.

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Research output evidence
High-quality publications or preprints in recognized neuroscience journals.

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Mentoring experience
Experience mentoring junior researchers and fostering an inclusive lab culture.

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