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*Research Associate/ Research Fellow* Faculty of Medicine SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRY University of New South Wales *REF. 5871NET*

Fixed Term: The Salary range: Research Associate A$51K - A$68K per year; Research Fellow A$71K- A$84K per year depending on qualifications and experience ( plus up to 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Applicants from suitably qualified backgrounds are invited to apply for the role of a Research Associate/Research in the area of brain functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) within the School of Psychiatry and Brain Sciences UNSW.

The position is offered as part of the /Brain and Ageing Program/, a high profile research program funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which aims to evaluate the determinants of age related cognitive disorders. The Program comprises a number of large studies with an opportunity to participate in other studies and/or initiate new projects.

The position is currently based at the Neuropsychiatric Institute in Randwick. It provides an opportunity to work with a diligent and dedicated team of local and international researchers, and an avenue for a research career in the field of functional neuroimaging.

The position is a key role within the program. The successful applicant will be required to develop new 'leading edge' research projects and will have the primary responsibility for the preparation of research applications for funding from national and international resources. They will be responsible for the implementation and completion of various fMRI studies in neuropsychiatry, along with providing leadership and training to junior researchers in performing functional MRI studies.

The successful applicant will have completed, be nearing the completion of, a PhD in a relevant discipline, and have experience in the use of fMRI to study cognitive/clinical function. The successful applicant will also have been published in neuroimaging journals and have presented at related conferences. Knowledge and experience of multi-modal functional neuroimaging will be highly regarded.

Applications are encouraged from a variety of backgrounds, including neuroscience, medicine, psychology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

This position is a full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months with the possibility of renewal for the life of the Program. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check. Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application.

*Having read all the documentation you may then direct any enquiries to* *Dr Wei Wen (applicants from mathematics, computer science, engineering or related backgrounds) on (61 2) 9382 3730 or w.wen@unsw.edu.au mailto:w.wen@unsw.edu.au or Professor Perminder Sachdev (applicants from psychology, medicine or other clinical backgrounds) on (61 2) 9382 3763 or p.sachdev@unsw.edu.au mailto:p.sachdev@unsw.edu.au

*For an Information pack, click HERE http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/info/pd16050806.pdf

*Applications close : 04 June 2008*