Research Fellow in Neurocognition & Modelling
Research Fellow in Neurocognition & Modelling
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$ 83280 - 113025
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Job Description
Research Fellow in Neurocognition & Modelling
Job No.:684026
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration:2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Advance addiction research in a world-leading university setting
- Collaborate across labs in a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Research Fellow role driving insight into neurocognitive outcomes
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research team advancing innovation in addiction and mental health treatment. As a Research Fellow you will contribute to a clinical trial investigating psychedelic assisted psychotherapy for opioid use disorder. The role focuses on developing implementing and analysing neurocognitive outcome measures working across both the Addiction & Impulsivity Research Lab and the Computational & Systems Neuroscience Lab. You will be part of a collaborative environment that integrates expertise in psychology neuroscience and computational modelling to deepen understanding of the mechanisms that drive new therapeutic approaches.
The position plays a central role in delivering high quality research outcomes through the design and conduct of experiments analysis of neuropsychological and cognitive data and application of computational models. It also contributes to scientific publications and supports collaboration within a network of researchers committed to advancing treatment for addictive disorders. The role provides access to advanced neuroimaging facilities and offers the opportunity to strengthen the Schools research profile within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.
We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in Psychology Neuroscience or a closely related discipline or progress towards this with strong academic foundations. It involves expertise in analysing neurocognitive and neuropsychological measures developing or applying computational models of cognition and contributing to the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Familiarity with fMRI research methods or experience working with people with addictive disorders or mental health conditions will also be highly regarded.
If you are motivated to advance your research career while contributing to innovative approaches in addiction treatment we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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 disabilitiesneurodivergent 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 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: Professor Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close: Thursday 25 September 2025 11:55pm AEST
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Employment Type
Grant
