About Us

Are you a passionate researcher with expertise in neuroimaging? The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) is seeking a motivated Post-doctoral Researcher to join our team.

The AEP is a nationwide research initiative funded by the Medical Research Future Fund Frontiers program. Our mission is to enhance epilepsy care by creating decision support tools integrating advanced neuroimaging, neuropsychology, and genetic data. Participants across Australia are undertaking advanced testing, and we are now delving into this data to gain new insights and change the lives of people with epilepsy.

About the role:

As a Post-Doctoral Researcher on the AEP, you'll advance our understanding of epilepsy through neuroimaging and cognitive assessment analysis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct in-depth neuroimaging analysis of various data types, and correlate your findings with cognitive assessments to better understand alterations of brain function in epilepsy. Additionally, you will engage in conferences, support team members, and contribute to research proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced neuroimaging analyses (quantitative, functional, and diffusion MRI).
• Link neuroimaging findings with neuropsychological data.
• Prepare high quality scientific research papers documenting findings.
• Engage in professional activities.
• Contribute to external funding proposals.
• Foster collaboration and innovation.
• Promote positive relationships.

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a fixed-term, full-time role ending on 31st January 2026. Flexible work arrangements will be considered including part-time hours and irregular hours. The role attracts an annual salary offer Research Officer 1 (RO1) $88,155, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 22 January 2024, 5:00 PM.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging or a related field.
• Strong neuroimaging analysis background.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python, FSL, SPM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Previous research in epilepsy and associated neurological conditions is a plus.

 The ideal candidate will show initiative and independence, has effective organizational and collaboration skills, will thrive in a diverse multidisciplinary environment, and possesses exceptional written and oral communication abilities.

What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Collaborative, innovative research environment
• Career development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.