Organisation/Company: MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIAResearch Field: Psychological sciencesResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)Country: AustraliaApplication Deadline: 10 Nov 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: NegotiableIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionRemuneration: competitive hourly rates as per Macquarie Uni's schedule for casual academic rates of payAppointment Type: CasualLocation: Macquarie University (North Ryde)The RoleExpressions of Interest for suitably qualified casual academic staff are wanted to perform a range of teaching and associated duties, including undertaking tutorial classes and marking assessment tasks, in several undergraduate units within the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences course.We are seeking tutors for the units listed below. Tutors are generally expected to be familiar with the content area that the units cover.COGS1000 - Introduction to Neuroscience 1: This unit involves the use of a variety of research and other experimental equipment.COGS2000 - Cognitive Neuroscience: This unit involves the use of a variety of research and other experimental equipment.COGS2010 - MemoryCOGS2020 - Experimental Design and Data Analysis for the Cognitive and Brain Sciences: This unit requires the use of the R-programming language and software environment. Tutors are expected to have experience with R, and ideally be familiar with data.table, ggplot2, and possess a strong statistics background.COGS2050 - Reading in the Mind and BrainCOGS3020 - Computational Neuroscience: This unit requires the use of Python. Tutors are expected to have experience with programming in Python using numpy, scipy, sklearn, and preferably pytorch. A strong mathematical background including linear algebra, calculus and differential equations are desired.COGS3040 - Space and Time in the Brain: Neuroscience background and MATLAB proficiency are desirable.General InformationThe expected duties of such opportunities include teaching, student consultation and marking assessments, and will be offered based on skills and experience. An information meeting which provides key information about the unit materials, assessment and processes will be offered to you by your Unit Coordinator.Payment will be made in accordance with the MQ Academic Enterprise Agreement 2023.It is anticipated that availability of casual work will increase from February - June 2025 (inclusive). Please note that submission of an expression of interest is not a guarantee of employment. All offers of employment are subject to relevant Faculty, Department, and HR requirements and processes.We are also concurrently seeking tutors for our psychology undergraduate units. If you are interested in registering your interest for these units as well, please see the advertisement on the Careers at Macquarie website.About YouAll interested tutors are encouraged to register their interest. Experience tutoring in previous offerings of these units or similar units, as well as having a background in cognitive science, psychology or neuroscience-related field will be looked upon favourably.To ApplyPlease register your interest via a two-step process.The online form requires you to detail the unit(s) you are applying for (with order of preference) and your availability. To assist with forward planning, if you are unavailable for a pre-determined period of time, please note this clearly in the online form.Submit your CV via the "Apply" button on this page. In your CV, please include your academic qualifications and industry and/or academic work experience.In addition to any unit-specific selection criteria outlined above, we will be using the following selection criteria in reviewing applications:Postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a higher degree research program relevant to the teaching discipline;Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students;Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;The right to work in Australia for the duration of the session.Background in a cognitive science, psychological science and/or neuroscience-related field;Demonstrated tertiary-level teaching experience, especially in a previous offering of the unit or a similar unit.When necessary, interviews for the available positions will be scheduled in December or January.By providing an expression of interest (EOI) for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months. Successful EOIs will be kept on file, and may be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to skill and disciplinary background.General Enquiries: Briony Mamo, Course Support Officer for the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at or 9850 4067.Applications Close: 11:50pm Sunday 10th of November, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr