Postdoctoral Scientist - Digestive Disorders - [Archived Advertisement]

Postdoctoral Scientist: Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, and Histopathology

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Based in Parkville
• Full-time
• 2 year appointment

One in five Australians is affected by a brain disorder each year. The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health employs more than 400 people who are passionately committed to researching the way the brain works. We are internationally renowned for our discoveries and research on the central nervous system and associated brain disorders. Key areas of interest include addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, depression, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, stroke and traumatic and spinal cord injury.

An excellent opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual to join an outstanding team of scientists and work within the Systems Neurophysiology Division at our Parkville facility. The responsible candidate will work with a team who are developing an implantable nerve stimulation device for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The team involves about 15 people, based at the Florey, the Bionics Institute and Austin Health.

The responsibilities include direct involvement in experiments as a bench scientist; supervision of staff; organisation of the logistics of experiments, notably experiments involving large animals; and data analysis and reporting including presenting data at scientific meetings.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of biology or biomedical science. A medical degree and research experience could be considered equivalent. Demonstrated experience in the use, modification and establishment of assays of circulating factors, or experience that indicates that the candidate has the necessary proficiency would be considered. Essential experience in working with live animals is required.

An indicative salary in the range of $78,667 – $95,557 commensurate on experience plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options. For more information or to obtain a position description please visit our web site at www.florey.edu.au/careers

Applicants who meet the above criteria should ‘apply now’ for this position addressing the Selection Criteria in the cover letter by no later than 4pm on 13th July 2017.