Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer – In Synaptic Neuroscience, Electrophysiology & Imaging

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research in synaptic biology and molecular neuroscience, with a focus on understanding how synaptic protein organisation shapes inhibitory synapse function. Working within a high-impact, collaborative research program, you will advance knowledge at the interface of cellular physiology, electrophysiology and advanced imaging to better understand brain function and neurological disease.

Requirements

• Establish, optimise and maintain electrophysiology recording setup
• Design and lead electrophysiology experiments from concept through to execution
• Conduct experimental protocols including neuronal culture, co-culture systems and immunolabelling
• Analyse and interpret experimental data to generate meaningful insights
• Develop new research directions and contribute to project design and innovation
• Maintain accurate and well-organised experimental records
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, Honours and HDR students
• Present findings at lab meetings, conferences and through high-quality publications
• Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary research culture

Benefits

• Paid parental leave up to 26 weeks
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times
• Access to exclusive internal-only vacancies
• Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process