Job No.: 668840
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 11-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a leading university by advancing research on Friedreich Ataxia treatments
• Collaborate with diverse international teams in an inclusive environment driving ground-breaking neurological research
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas while developing innovative computational tools for neuroimaging analysis

The Opportunity

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join a cutting-edge project aimed at revolutionizing the research, drug development and clinical management of Friedreich Ataxia. As a key player in this innovative initiative, you will work with some of the world’s most advanced datasets, including TRACK-FA, IMAGE-FRDA and international data from Belgium. Your work will focus on the relationships between brain geometry and function, driving the creation of novel biomarkers that will profoundly impact the diagnosis and treatment of this rare neurological disorder.

In this role, you will lead high-quality research with limited supervision, producing influential findings and preparing manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals. You will also collaborate with international and interdisciplinary teams to disseminate your results through conference papers, seminars and impactful presentations. By engaging in collaborative project meetings and working closely with global partners, you will ensure the continuous advancement of knowledge in this rapidly evolving field and contribute to successful grant applications for future research endeavours.

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a PhD in computer engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physics or a related discipline. You will also have demonstrated experience with neuroimaging data processing, computational methods and statistical analysis, with strong skills in manuscript preparation and research publication. This is an extraordinary opportunity to apply your expertise and analytical skills to ground-breaking work in Friedreich Ataxia.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on this vital research area—apply today and help shape the future of neurological research and treatment.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Susmita Saha, Research Fellow, + 61 416 945 386

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Wednesday 11 September 2024, 11:55pm AEST.

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