Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Interneuron Development

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Interneuron Development

Location: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-42290

Queensland Brain Institute

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position commencing in January 2025 for up to 12 months

Base Salary: $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on an exciting project focused on the interneuron development. Work alongside a team of experts to unravel the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying interneuron development, with the potential to make significant contributions in our understanding of brain function and neurological disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.


• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.


• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

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 Neuroscience or related area.


• An emerging profile in research in Neurodevelopmental Neuroscience, including experience with in vitro patch-clamp recordings in mice, embryonic brain dissection and strong knowledge of basal ganglia development.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team toward delivery of required research outcomes.


• Strong initiative in balancing workload between experimental work, literature review, publication preparation, and supervision of students or staff.


• Ability to analyse and solve problems and to be flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing professional environment.


• A demonstrated general knowledge and understanding of equal opportunity principles and commitment to the application of these policies in a university context.


• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals, presenting at conferences, and contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, etc.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will 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 Nathalie Dehorter n.dehorter@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


• Responses 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 Saturday 28 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-42290). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 3 October.