Job No.:686523
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type:Part-time fraction (0.7)
Duration:Fixed-term appointment until 30 November 2026
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate Research Fellow to join the team and contribute to a multidisciplinary project aimed at advancing the understanding drug development and clinical management of Friedreich Ataxia (FA) a rare progressive neurodegenerative this role you will work with the internationally recognised TRACK-FA dataset applying computational modelling and neuroimaging analysis to explore brain structure-function relationships and identify imaging biomarkers that could inform future clinical care and treatment strategies.
The position will play a key role in sharing research findings through manuscript preparation publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. The Research Fellow will also actively participate in collaborative lab initiatives interdisciplinary project meetings and wider group activities contributing to the research direction and outputs of a team dedicated to translating discovery into meaningful impact for people living with Friedreich Ataxia.
We are seeking someone with a PhD in computer engineering biomedical engineering neuroscience physics or a closely related discipline supported by demonstrated experience in computational modelling neuroimaging or signal processing. Strong analytical and writing skills along with the ability to manage complex datasets and work effectively in collaborative teams will also be essential.
If you are motivated by meaningful research and wish to join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge in neurodegenerative disease we invite you to apply and help make a lasting difference in the field of Friedreich Ataxia research.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.Your 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.
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Enquiries:Ms Emma Moon Project Coordinator (TRACK-FA)oror Dr Susmita Saha Research Fellowor61 (0)
Position Description:Research Fellow Computational Neuroscience
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 November 202511:55pm AEDT
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