澳洲塔斯马尼亚大学招聘神经系统科学博士后

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neuroscience : Hobart, Australia
Employer: The University of Tasmania
Website:http://jobs.admin.utas.edu.au/positions/pd_detail.aspx?PositionId=2254
Location: The Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: March 16, 2012
Expires: May 01, 2012
Requisition number: HAN 52/12

job description

Applications are invited for appointment to the above position which will be offered on a full-time fixed-term basis for 3 years commencing on or about 1 June 2012.

The Menzies Research Institute Tasmania is renowned internationally for its innovative research utilising the unique competitive advantages Tasmania offers, including our island geography, stable population and our extensive genealogical records. It has a pre-eminent reputation in population health research and a range of areas within the biomedical sciences, with an additional emphasis on clinical and translational research. The new Medical Science Precinct in Hobart is a world-class biomedical and clinical research facility.

One focus of our research group is improving our understanding of the plasticity inherent within the adult central nervous system. We typically combine in vitro approaches with in vivo transgenic models to examine the proliferation, maturation, integration and function of adult born neural cells. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will investigate various aspects of neurogenesis and gliogenesis in the adult brain.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant area with evidence of research experience and strong track record of publications in a field relevant to the position. A willingness to work with transgenic models is essential. Experience in genetic engineering, molecular biology or immunohistochemistry and microscopy, along with knowledge of neuroanatomy is desirable.

The appointment will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $86,572 per annum (comprising salary within the range $69,154 – $73,993, plus 17% superannuation), with the option of an additional 3% salary loading in exchange for 14% instead of 17% superannuation).

For further information about the position, please email Dr Kaylene Young atKaylene.Young@utas.edu.au.

The following occupational health and safety risk factors have been identified for this position:

Keyboard/Mouse Work, Sitting (including travelling between campuses) and/or standing for extended periods, Laboratory or Workshop activities, Use or care of experimental animals, Working under pressure, including working to constant deadlines and/or in the resolution of conflict

All potential applicants should take these risk factors into consideration when determining their capacity to undertake the duties of the position.

You may submit your application by post or fax – address and fax numbers are provided on the Final checklist for Applicants in the Job application Package available via the website – alternatively you may email your application toNicole.Brown@utas.edu.au

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