About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

This position is a Florey Senior Research Fellow, equivalent to a Level C academic appointment. The successful applicant will be expected to integrate with one of our Missions &/or Themes (see https://florey.edu.au/our-research/missions-themes/) and drive a research program.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Management of research projects
• Supervision of research staff and students, inclusive of promoting career development
• Conducting independent & team-based research activities
• Submitting applications & obtaining competitive grant funding to support team activities
• Producing published works including journal articles, conference and seminar papers, and reports, and materials which promote the activities of the research group such as posters and talks
• Overseeing financial management of research budgets
• Supervising employees and supporting the career development of team members.

 Applications should incorporate the following information:

• • publications
  • funding/sustainability
  • current active collaborations
  • commercial activity (if any)
  • impact
  • prizes/awards
  • alignment with Florey missions/themes, culture and values
  • leadership
  • contributions to the discipline
  • (where relevant) University (professional, cultural), contributions to the discipline
• Applicants will be asked to include a forward-looking vision statement regarding alignment with the Florey Missions / Themes
• All applicants shall have the opportunity to indicate career disruptions and any other factor that is relevant regarding consideration of relative to opportunity.
• A panel of six (3 Florey, 3 University of Melbourne representatives, observing gender balance and spanning clinical/basic research expertise) will assess the applications, co-chaired by the Deputy Directors of The Florey. This process may include an interview with the panel.
• In the event of a perceived or actual conflict of interest, panel members will be substituted.

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

This position is a fixed term, full-time role. The role attracts an annual salary offer – up to Senior Research Fellow 2 (SRF2) $125,760, 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 19 April 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Doctoral / medical qualification in neuroscience or related field
• Demonstrable professional achievement in the field of research
• Minimum 6 years’ postdoctoral experience in a related field of research
• National and developing international standing in their field of research
• Significant experience in leading and developing teams, including obtaining funding
• Extensive experience in experimental &/or clinical neuroscience, including research project management and supervision of staff / students

 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:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

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

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

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.