澳大利亚University of Technology Sydney博士后职位

　　澳大利亚University of Technology Sydney博士后职位

　　At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. UTS Equal Futures celebrates and supports women in academia through every stage of their career.

　　The Faculty of Science aims to ensure equitable representation in all occupational categories and in all levels of its workforce. In an effort to eliminate employment barriers we especially encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from individuals with primary carer responsibilities, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and from female candidates.

　　At UTS’ Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM), we’re dedicated to helping those suffering from the debilitating conditions of the brain, mind and spinal cord.

　　We’re spearheading ground-breaking new programs that will revolutionise the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, mental health, MND and spinal injuries, ultimately aimed at delivering impact to millions of people.

　　Led by Professor Bryce Vissel, the Centre is delivering results previously never thought possible, in line with its vision is to create a sustainable, world-leading hub of excellence.

　　About the role

　　This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake ground breaking research in Learning and Memory focused on mechanisms of context fear learning and memory modulation within the Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM).

　　The research will specifically focus formation/consolidation, extinction, updating and reconsolidation of context fear memory as well as the molecular underpinnings, neural circuits and computations that occur to achieve these effects.

　　You will be willing and able to work with mice and rodents in a number of paradigms, including, but not limited to, monitoring and sacrificing mice, complex behavioural paradigms such as context fear conditioning, surgical techniques such as stereotaxic surgeries and intracerebral cannulation survival surgeries. Other aspects of the work will include confocal and two-photon microscope imaging of cells and synapses, in vivo calcium imaging and optogenetic and chemogenetic techniques to establish causal links between behavioural and cellular alterations and memory and behaviour.

　　About you

　　To be successful in securing this role you will have:

　　·         a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline

　　·         extensive experience in conception, design and performance of neuroscience research, specifically context fear conditioning, stereotaxic surgery and intracerebral infusions

　　·         strong experience in optogenetics, chemogenetics, microscopy, and/or in vivo calcium imaging

　　·         experience in writing ethics applications, statements/reports for funding bodies and manuscripts for scientific journals

　　·         experience co-supervising and managing students and research assistants

　　·         project management experience

　　·         knowledge of formation/consolidation, extinction, updating and reconsolidation of context fear memory as well as the molecular underpinnings, neural circuits and computations that occur to achieve these effects is desirable,

　　Remuneration & Benefits

　　Base Salary Range: $ 78,170 to $ 95,206 pa AUD (Level A)

　　This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

　　UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

　　This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed termbasis for three years.

　　Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

　　How To Apply

　　For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statementfrom the UTS website.

　　UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

　　You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

　　Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.

　　Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC140417.

　　Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

　　Specific enquiries on the role may be directed to Elizabeth Martens, via email at elizabeth.martens@uts.edu.au

　　Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

　　Closing Date:  Monday 23rd September 2019 at 11.59pm (AEST)

　　Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

　　We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.