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
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on how synaptic protein organization shapes inhibitory synapse function at the Queensland Brain Institute

Job Summary

  • This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on how synaptic protein organization shapes inhibitory synapse function at the Queensland Brain Institute.
  • The successful candidate will design and lead electrophysiology experiments while supervising undergraduate, Honours, and HDR students.
  • Employees benefit from world-class facilities, grant writing support, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Matching Summary

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on how synaptic protein organization shapes inhibitory synapse function at the Queensland Brain Institute.

Salary

Base: $83,689 - $111,431 AUD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

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 electrophysiology rigs

Nice-to-have

  • Programming tools like MATLAB, Python, or R
  • Experience with human pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons
  • Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease models
  • Quantitative mindset for data analysis
  • Interest in synaptic protein organization research

Key Requirements

  • Completion of PhD in Neuroscience or related field
  • 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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