Research Officer – Addiction Neuroscience

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Based in Parkville
• Full-time, fixed-term until December 2022

About us:

One in five Australians are affected by a brain disorder each year. The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health has more than 600 staff and students who are passionately committed to researching the way the brain works. We are internationally renowned for our discoveries and research on the central nervous system and associated brain disorders.

We are an Institute that makes a difference.

About the role:

An excellent opportunity is available for an individual to join an outstanding team of Florey employees, and work within the Mental Health Theme. This position will report directly to Professor Andrew Lawrence (Division Head – Productive Brain).

The candidate will be responsible for

• Running cell birth dating and survival/differentiation experiments using BrdU/EdU assays
• Conducting histology assays (immunohistochemistry) on brain tissue of animals exposed to chronic alcohol (especially looking at DCX and Ki67).
• Preparing and contributing to preparation of grant applications.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the position description: https://florey.edu.au/about/careers/research-officer-addiction-neuroscience

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• PhD in behavioral neuroscience or similar
• Experience in rodent handling and behavior.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry.

This position attracts a salary offer in the range of $83,974 (RO1) - $90,143 (RO3) commensurate with experience, plus generous superannuation of 14% or the option of 17% (subject to an employee co-contribution) in accordance with The Florey Union enterprise agreement. Employees are also eligible for substantial salary packaging (including living expenses, meal entertainment, accommodation, electronic devices, car parking and motor vehicles), together with three paid Institute days, annual leave loading, purchased annual leave, parental leave, and further benefits.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria by no later than 4pm on 18 December 2020. You will be directed to email your application accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources Team on [email protected]