Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neurodesk Community Project
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
- St Lucia Campus
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
- Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high-quality outlets.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
- Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
- Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
- Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
- Present quantitative and qualitative data from and about the community in appropriate formats for various stakeholders, including funders, collaborators, senior management, community members, and the public.
- Develop neuroimaging pipelines and best practices for reproducible neuroimaging.
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
- Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.
- Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
- As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Working to promptly resolve conflicts and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Promote the goals, achievements, and value of the Neurodesk community to its participants and stakeholders and encourage buy-in and participation in programs and initiatives.
- Identify, seek out, cultivate and welcome new members and establish new partnerships and collaborations; encourage community formation and development of communities of interest.
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.
- An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
- A strong desire to contribute to open-source projects and building communities.
- A solid background or strong interest in learning technical skills, such as Python programming, software container building, GitHub actions.
- Evidence of teaching experience and engagement with open-source communities.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education checks.
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neurodesk Community Project
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-42722
School: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Position Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
Base Salary: $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer to engage in research and work closely with our team to support the development and deployment of scientific applications via the Neurodesk platform. This position will be responsible for documenting Neurodesk use cases and developing new use cases with the community. The candidate will also be responsible for producing research outputs highlighting the new developments to the scientific community and providing training for users of the Neurodesk platform. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with community members and managing community engagement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Research:
- Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high-quality outlets.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
- Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
- Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
- Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
- Present quantitative and qualitative data from and about the community in appropriate formats for various stakeholders, including funders, collaborators, senior management, community members, and the public.
- Develop neuroimaging pipelines and best practices for reproducible neuroimaging.
- Supervision and Researcher Development:
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
- Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.
- Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
- As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Working to promptly resolve conflicts and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Promote the goals, achievements, and value of the Neurodesk community to its participants and stakeholders and encourage buy-in and participation in programs and initiatives.
- Identify, seek out, cultivate and welcome new members and establish new partnerships and collaborations; encourage community formation and development of communities of interest.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.
- An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
- A strong desire to contribute to open-source projects and building communities.
- A solid background or strong interest in learning technical skills, such as Python programming, software container building, GitHub actions.
- Evidence of teaching experience and engagement with open-source communities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education checks.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Steffen Bollmann, Senior Research Fellow, s.bollmann@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter responding to the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
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. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: 03 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42722).