Job Overview
This is a challenging opportunity to accelerate species discovery, classification, and documentation in the world's largest and least explored oceanic realm – the deep, open ocean or midwater.
The role involves exploring the visual system of midwater animals using behavioural, optical, and electrophysiological techniques, with a focus on new species. You will design and run experiments to test hypotheses of sensory evolution and their effects on midwater communities.
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience or related field and demonstrated ability to design and conduct laboratory research.
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
* Demonstrated ability to publish in high impact scientific journals.
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and report according to specifications.
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What We Offer
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension. The base salary range is Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
You will be working in a multidisciplinary team delivering world-class education and research programmes.
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About Us
We are committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We foster a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.