Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full time; Fixed-termfor 12 monthsFaculty:Medicine, Dentistry, and Health SciencesDepartment/School:Department of Anatomy and PhysiologySalary: Level A -$76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australias #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

AbouttheDepartment of Anatomy and Physiology

https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/anatomy-and-physiology

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology has only recently come into fruition and is an amalgamation between the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience and the Department of Physiology. Both Departments have a long and illustrious history and have come together to produce a Department with a remarkable breadth and depth in research expertise that underpins our key research themes of neuroscience, metabolism, and cardiovascular sciences, muscle biology, and cell biology.

The increase in a critical mass of our researchers will also help position the Department as a key partner for Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and other large-scale grant applications relating to chronic, developmental, and degenerative diseases. The goal of the combined Department is to remain at the forefront of scientific research aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human body in health and disease, employing novel and imaginative research methods.

About the Role

An opportunity exists, for a PhD qualified research scientist with specialised skills in neuroscience and metabolism. The Research Fellow will undertake research within a team that is funded by NHRMC and ARC research grants to explore the neuronal control of metabolism and its contribution to metabolic diseases such as type-2 diabetes and obesity. These projects are led by Dr. Garron Dodd. They aim to develop new knowledge and technologies to understand how metabolic hormones (insulin, leptin) work in the brain and what brain cells are important (neurons, neuroglia, endothelial cells) to develop new treatments for metabolic disease. This work will have a strong focus on neuroscience and will explore the brain using in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, and CRISPR/Cas-9 technologies

In a typical week at work, you may:

About You

You will be an experienced researcher with a background and understanding of the anatomy and physiology sector. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement. You will have evidence of emerging local academic standing through research contributions and the desire to buildan academic career trajectory.

Ideally, you will further have:

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

To find out more, please visithttps://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages with disabilities and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go tohttp://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team athr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victoria Health Minister. The University of Melbourne requires all University of Melbourne employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. All applicants therefore must meet this requirement when submitting an application.

Position Description :PD for Research Fellow (GD) final.pdf

Applications close: 1st July2022 11:55 PMAUS Eastern Standard Time

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