Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer – In …, Brisbane

Position Details: Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 6 months. Base salary will be in the range $83,689
- $111,431 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A). Based at our St Lucia Campus. Key Responsibilities Establish, optimise and maintain electrophysiology recording setup Design and lead electrophysiology experiments from concept through to execution Conduct experimental protocols including neuronal culture, co‐culture systems and immunolabelling Analyse and interpret experimental data to generate meaningful insights Develop new research directions and contribute to project design and innovation Maintain accurate and well‐organised experimental records Supervise and mentor undergraduate, Honours and HDR students Present findings at lab meetings, conferences and through high‐quality publications Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary research culture Candidate Profile Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field Solid hands‐on experience in neuronal electrophysiology, including setup optimisation Experience with mammalian cell culture and modern microscopy techniques A developing research profile with publications and conference presentations Solid analytical and problem‐solving skills with a quantitative mindset Excellent communication and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams A commitment to mentoring and contributing to a positive research culture Desirable Experience with programming tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R) for data analysis Experience working with human pluripotent stem‐cell‐derived neurons Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease models, such as Huntington's disease Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre‐employment checks, including verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and integrity requirements. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Applications close 4 May AEST (R-*****). #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3re6ft