Post-doctoral Research Fellow

About The Team

The Centre for Healthy Ageing at Murdoch University is an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to advancing understanding of healthy ageing and strategies to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Our team brings together experts in exercise science psychology nutrition and neuroscience to design and implement high-quality research that informs interventions and public health strategies.

Your New Role!

This position will be embedded within the Centre and will contribute to a pioneering cohort study examining the relationships between lifestyle factors and cognition during menopausal transition. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic collaborative environment gain experience in managing large-scale human research projects and develop their own research profile within the context of healthy ageing and cognitive health.

This position is offered at full-time (1.0 FTE) capacity; however flexible arrangements may be considered in some circumstances.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Lead the day-to-day management of a cohort study including participant recruitment scheduling and follow-up.
• Administer cognitive assessments and other study measures.
• Ensure accurate secure and ethical collection and storage of study data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintain adherence to all ethical regulatory and safety requirements for human research.
• Assist with data cleaning preliminary analyses and preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Identify opportunities to develop independent research questions stemming from the research conducted within the team and contribute to grant applications and academic publications.
• Work collaboratively with the research team including supervisors PhD candidates and research assistants to achieve project objectives.
• Develop a scholarly research profile and professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (2 Years) Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $100000 $107000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. psychology neuroscience exercise science epidemiology public health).
• Experience in the coordination of human research studies.
• Experience administering cognitive assessments or similar psychometric testing.
• Strong understanding of GCP and ethical conduct in human research.
• Demonstrated skills in data management including handling sensitive information and maintaining data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in scientific writing and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to A/Prof Belinda brown Senior Research Fellow and quote JR104895 as the reference.

Applications Close on 08/03/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.