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Research Assistant - Australian Epilepsy Project (Neuroimaging Stream) Job at The Florey Institute in Melbourne, Australia
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Date: 2021-11
Posted 05 November, 2021
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 mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.
About the role:
The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP, epilepsyproject.org.au) is an exciting large-scale research programme that has recently received 5-year funding though the MRFF Frontiers Initiative. The AEP aims to change the lives of people with epilepsy by providing access to advanced diagnostic testing. Using MRI, neuropsychology, and genetics data, we are developing machine-learning based tools to better predict disease course and select optimal treatments.
The AEP seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals, who have a sense of curiosity about how the brain works, are passionate about translating clinical research into practice, and who are committed to improving the lives of people with epilepsy.
An opportunity for a Research Assistant is now available. In this role you will perform analysis of human MRI data, contribute to development of image processing methods, and assist with results preparation for scientific publication. As part of the Florey Neuroimaging Theme research group you will also be involved in a range of other boutique projects, such as simultaneous EEG-fMRI and analysis of clinical cases. You will work within a diverse team of clinicians, neuroimaging researchers and physicists/engineers, and liaise with project partners in the clinical trials, public hospital and academic sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
Acquire imaging and survey data in project participants, according to study protocols
Apply data processing and analysis to human MRI
Contribute to the development of software tools for data analysis and report generation.
Manage databases containing relevant study records and activity
Conduct agreed tasks semi-independently and co-ordinate with others in your team
Take ownership and initiative ofagreed research project activities and deadlines
Attend and contribute to research team meetings, including presentation of cases and results
This role is fixed-term, full-time for 12 months (with potential for a continuing role). Flexible working arrangements will be considered. This role will be paid in the range of Research Assistant 2 ($70,213 per annum) to Research Assistant 5 ($80,890 per annum).
Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description which can be accessed by following the link to apply.
About you:
You are positive, keen to learn, and possess strong attention to detail. You work effectively on your own and as part of a team. You will have a Bachelor of Science (with Honours or Masters), or an equivalent degree.
Experience in the following is essential:
1+ years employment as a Research Assistant
Experience in neuroscience, imaging or epilepsy research
Experience in the following is desirable:
Experience with recruitment and assessment of human research participants.
Experience with neuroimaging software and/or use of scientific programming tools (such as MATLAB, Python, or R).
Evidence of neuroscience research experience such as a contribution to peer-reviewed scientific
Closing Date:
Applications for this role close Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 5.00pm.
For any inquiries please email our HR team at [email protected]
What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated and multi-disciplinary 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 provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or to consent to a criminal record check.
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