Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Psychology
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Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-44338
School of PsychologyTwo full-time, fixed-term positions commencing early 2025Base salary will range from $78,871 – $105,004 (Academic Level A) + 17% SuperannuationBased at our St Lucia CampusAbout These OpportunitiesWe currently have two exciting opportunities for Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join our prestigious School of Psychology to support the Attention and Control Laboratory – a cognitive neuroscience research group, led by Professor Paul E. Dux and Dr. Hannah Filmer, studying attention, training, cognitive control, theory of mind, and task performance using behavioural and neuroimaging techniques.
Project Summary: Attention control (AC) is the ability to maintain task focus while resisting distraction. It determines how people perform in the face of cognitive demand – a critical capability across civilian and military contexts. The project will use behavioural studies, neuroimaging, brain stimulation and computational modelling to establish: (1) What determines whether AC is reflexive or flexible, and how we can optimise this balance for task performance; (2) How to predict and prevent failures of AC before they occur; (3) How do we train AC abilities to enhance performance.
These are full-time, fixed-term positions commencing early 2025. One position is available for 12 months, the other is available for 24 months. Key responsibilities will include: Research: Develop a research program and emerging research profile, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals and utilise best practice research methodologies.Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students and provide performance feedback, mentoring and training.Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.These are research-focused positions. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About YouSuccessful candidates will possess:
Completion or near completion of a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.An emerging profile in research in cognitive neuroscience with experience in MRI, EEG, Brain stimulation, training and individual differences research (online testing is also a big plus).Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.Evidence of the capacity to contribute towards successfully obtaining external research funding.Capacity to contribute to internal service roles and external activities.Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of these appointments to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for these appointments.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Questions?For more information about these opportunities, please contact Professor Paul Dux at ******. For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
ResumeCover letter addressing the 'About You' section abovePlease note applications will be considered for both fixed-term positions unless otherwise indicated in your cover letter. Other InformationUQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to ****** for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-44338).
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