Job No.: 667486
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
Join the Jackson Research Group as Research Fellow and be a key contributor focusing on research in sleep interventions, cognition, and wellbeing. As part of a dynamic team, you will drive an innovative research program aimed at addressing sleep issues in middle-aged and older adults. This role offers the opportunity to lead research projects, conduct independent investigations and produce significant outputs to make an impact on the community. This position is an exciting opportunity to join our team for an initial 12-month term, with a potential extension.
In this position, you will engage in advanced experimental design and operation of technical laboratory equipment, as well as conduct sophisticated research procedures. Your work will involve both independent projects and collaborative efforts, contributing to the creation of impactful research papers and seminar presentations. The role requires a deep commitment to research excellence and the ability to analyse complex data sets, write up findings and share results with the scientific community.
We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or near completion towards such qualification. The role also demands excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in preparing and presenting research aims and outcomes. A track record of refereed research publications, experience with cognitive assessments and a background in sleep or neuropsychology is also desirable.
If you are passionate about advancing research in sleep and cognition and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we invite you to apply and join our team in making a significant impact on health and wellbeing.
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre- employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Melinda Jackson, + 61 3 9905 0206
Position Description:Research Fellow in Sleep and Cognition
Applications Close: Wednesday 31 July 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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