Job Summary

• The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary collaboration that connects leading neuroscience groups across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.
• You will drive a technically ambitious experimental program that spans molecular phenotyping, intersectional genetics, circuit mapping, recording and manipulation, and in vivo cardiovascular and respiratory physiology.
• Macquarie University is home to a vibrant neuroscience and biomedical research community supported by state-of-the-art transgenic, imaging and physiology infrastructure.

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Salary

Base: $109,272 – $117,108 per annum; Benefits: 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience, physiology, biomedical engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated technical expertise in systems/integrative physiology, in vivo mouse experimentation, viral vector approaches, transgenic mouse strategies, or neuroanatomical tracing/multiplex ISH
• Advanced conceptual knowledge of autonomic, respiratory or sensory neurobiology
• Strong publication record relative to career stage
• Ability to independently design, execute and troubleshoot complex experiments
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

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