Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer – In Synaptic Neuroscience, Electrophysiology & Imaging

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St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,689 - $111,431; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Neuronal electrophysiology expertise
Mammalian cell culture
Fluorescence microscopy
The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in synaptic neuroscience, focusing on electrophysiology and imaging for a part-time, fixed-term position. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, with strong expertise in neuronal electrophysiology and experience in mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy

Job Summary

  • This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research in synaptic biology and molecular neuroscience, with a focus on understanding how synaptic protein organisation shapes inhibitory synapse function.
  • Working within a high-impact, collaborative research program, you will advance knowledge at the interface of cellular physiology, electrophysiology and advanced imaging to better understand brain function and neurological disease.
  • We are seeking candidates with a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field who bring strong hands-on expertise in neuronal electrophysiology, along with experience in mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy.

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The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in synaptic neuroscience, focusing on electrophysiology and imaging for a part-time, fixed-term position. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, with strong expertise in neuronal electrophysiology and experience in mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy.

Salary

Base: $83,689 - $111,431; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • neuronal electrophysiology expertise
  • mammalian cell culture
  • fluorescence microscopy
  • experimental data analysis
  • research record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • quantitative mindset
  • problem-solving skills
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • mentoring students

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Neuroscience or related field
  • Strong hands-on experience in neuronal electrophysiology
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture
  • Experience with modern microscopy techniques
  • Developing research profile with publications
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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