SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
MONASH UNIVERSITY, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Senior Research Fellow (Neuroimaging)
Clayton Campus, Full Time, 3.5 year Fixed Term appointment
A Senior Research Fellow is sought to work in the Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit, School of Psychology and Psychiatry,
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton Campus, starting 1 June 2010, under a 3.5 year fixed Term
appointment.
We are particularly interested in a neuroscientist with extensive neuroimaging experience with respect to functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), as well as expertise in software tools such as SPM, FSL and MRIcron. Familiarity with Matlab
would also be advantageous. Experience with neurodegenerative disorders would be desirable but not mandatory. We are keen to find a
neuroscientist who works well in a team, has excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and is highly efficient and organised. A well established track record of neuroimaging research is
mandatory.
The successful applicant will help lead an ongoing longitudinal project which involves re-scanning of Huntington's disease/healthy control
individuals on a Siemens 3T MR, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. The position will primarily involve managing a large image data set,
extensive high level image analysis, training of research staff, manuscript preparation, and will work closely with and complement a dynamic interdisciplinary research team that includes Associate
Professor Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis (Monash University) and Professor Gary Egan (Howard Florey Institute).
An attractive salary package is offered; within the salary range of the university remuneration for a Fellow Level C. Informal inquiries may be directed to the team's Principal Investigator: Associate Professor
Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis by email or phone at [log in to unmask] or +61 03 9905 1575.
Closing date 17 May 2010
Go to www.monash.edu/jobs <http://www.monash.edu/jobs> for more information
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