Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cognitive Neuroscience

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to a research program on the behavioural and neural mechanisms of visual perception in ADHD. Based in Brisbane, you will recruit participants, collect and analyse behavioural and EEG data, and publish findings in high-quality journals.

We welcome emerging researchers with a PhD and experience in human behavioural or EEG studies, including clinical populations.

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research involving human participants.
• Demonstrated capability in analysing behavioural and/or neurophysiological data.
• Experience with EEG data collection and analysis, or demonstrated ability to develop this capability.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills for recruiting and testing participants from a clinical population.
• Emerging research profile with publications in refereed journals and conference presentations.
• Experience contributing to internal service activities and engaging with external academic/professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant recruitment and testing, including behavioural and EEG data collection and analysis.
• Produce quality research outputs and disseminate findings through publications, presentations and other channels.
• Contribute to collaborative research projects, competitive funding applications and translation of knowledge.
• Support the development of Honours and HDR students, and participate in unit citizenship and priority activities.

Skills

PhD in psychology

Human participants research

Data analysis

EEG data collection

Recruiting clinical population

Publications & presentations

External networks

Education

PhD in psychology / neuroscience

Job description

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to an ongoing research program exploring the behavioural and neural mechanisms that underpin visual perception in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Working within a supportive and research-intensive environment, the successful candidate will contribute to participant recruitment and assessment, behavioural and electroencephalography (EEG) data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings through high-quality publications. This role is ideally suited to an emerging researcher with expertise in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related discipline, and will particularly appeal to candidates with experience conducting human behavioural and/or EEG research with clinical or other special populations. The position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen an independent research profile while contributing to innovative, purpose-driven research with the potential to advance understanding of ADHD and visual perception.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct participant recruitment and testing, including behavioural and electroencephalography data collection and analysis.
• Produce quality research outputs and disseminate findings through publications, presentations and other discipline-appropriate channels.
• Contribute to collaborative research projects, competitive funding applications and the translation of research knowledge and practices.
• Support the development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, while contributing to citizenship, service and priority activities within the unit.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to 31 March 2027 at Academic Level A.

About You

• Completion, or near completion, of a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research involving human participants.
• Demonstrated capability in analysing behavioural and/or neurophysiological data.
• Experience with EEG data collection and analysis, or the demonstrated ability to develop this capability.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills appropriate for recruiting and testing participants from a clinical population.
• An emerging research profile, including publications in reputable refereed journals and presentations at conferences.
• Experience contributing to internal service activities and engaging with relevant external academic, professional or community networks.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of your right to work in Australia and your qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Thursday 22 October at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-69574).

University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence - evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.