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Postdoctoral Fellow in Visual Neuroscience

Department of Physiology, Monash University - Melbourne, Australia.

A position is available for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr Nicholas Price at Monash University. Research in the lab explores the neuronal basis of visual perception using a range of techniques including electrophysiological and eye movement recordings in alert primates, and psychophysical testing and eye movement recordings in  human subjects. Current projects are characterising common variability in the activity of sensory neurons in area MT, eye movements and motion perception, focusing on how these neuronal, ocular and perceptual responses are affected by stimulus history and task context.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a quantitative background and have a demonstrated ability to conduct and communicate research. Skills and experience that are highly desirable, and which the successful candidate will receive further training in, include: single-unit electrophysiological recordings; behavioural training of animals; human psychophysics; and computer programming for stimulus presentation and statistical analysis (Psychtoolbox, Matlab and C).

Monash University is home to a large neuroscience and mental health network including over 200 neuroscientists and clinicians. In particular, the Department of Physiology has a rapidly expanding focus on sensory and systems neuroscience and is part of an inter-disciplinary consortium to develop a cortical visual prosthesis. Enthusiastic candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate on these bionic-eye projects.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a remuneration package of up to $76k p.a. (which includes base salary, leave loading and 9% employer's contribution to superannuation). Starting date is flexible, but the position is available now.

For more details, please contact Dr Nicholas Price (Nicholas.Price@monash.edu).
Interested candidates should apply online by Fri 3rd Sept: http://monash.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=510856&from= 

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Medical Sciences (Neuroscience)

University of Wollongong, Graduate School of Medicine (GSM)
1 x Full time position or 2 x Part time positions (50% each)
The GSM has offered a graduate–entry medical programme at both the Wollongong and Shoalhaven campuses since 2007. The aim of the GSM is to graduate excellent medical practitioners, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings, but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities. These graduates will have a commitment to patient–centred, evidence–based reflective and cost–effective medical practice. As a new Faculty, the GSM is a supportive environment in which teamwork underpins the development and delivery of the new MBBS degree.
This position has responsibility for contributing to the development and delivery of learning activities and course material designed to foster student learning of Neurosciences and related disciplines, such as Anatomy and Physiology.
A full Position Description outlining the Selection Criteria is available on our website. Please address the criteria specified in the relevant position description. For further information regarding this position, please direct enquiries to Associate Professor Ulrich Bommer on (02) 4221 5138.
Applications Close: 29 August 2010
Ref No. 23645 - How to Apply: Please go to our website http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to submit
your application online and for more information about the position and UOW