Description:
About UsThe Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.
About The Role
The position contributes to the scientific activity of the Epilepsy Mission research group and the Australian Epilepsy Project. Primary activities include application and implementation of advanced data analysis techniques, and participant data acquisition according to study protocols . These activities will support the Mission goals of achieving high research quality in people with epilepsy leading to effective team research publication outputs.
The Candidate Will Be Responsible For
Apply advanced processing, analysis and statistical techniques relevant to MRI and EEG data.
Implement and refine data analysis tools under researcher guidance (for example using R, MATLAB, or Python). Acquisition of MRI and survey data according to agreed protocols Assist with acquisition of simultaneous EEG-fMRI data according to study protocols Management of databases containing relevant study records and activity schedules. Contribute to feedback on the development of research to the Principal Investigator Assist with fMRI paradigm optimisation (for example using Presentation and/or PsychoPy) Conduct agreed tasks semi- independently and co-ordinate with others in your team Attend and contribute to research team meetings, including presentation of cases and results Ownership and initiative taken over agreed research project activities and deadlines
Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.
This position is a fixed term, full-time role, ceasing on 28 June 2026. The role attracts an annual salary of Research Assistant 2 (RA2) $79,724 plus up to 17% superannuation, commensurate with experience.
Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 3 March 2025.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Bachelor of Science (Honours/Masters) or equivalent degree1+ years Research Assistant employment experienceExperience in neuroscience, imaging, neuroanatomy or epilepsyresearchUnderstanding of and compliance with OHS laboratory requirements
Experience With The Below Is Desirable, But Not Essential
Experience with neuroimaging computing software (e.g SPM,FreeSurfer), and/or scientific programming tools (e.g R, MATLAB,Python, GitHub, Linux).Experience with recruitment and assessment of human researchparticipants.Evidence of neuroscience research experience via co-authorship ofpeer- reviewed publications.
What We Offer
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:
Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefitsUp to 17% superannuationWellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities
If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.
At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.
For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.
All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
18 Mar 2025;
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