Jubilee Joint Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $85,010 - $106,702 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed term (up to 11 months duration)

About the Role
The John Curtin School of Medical Research and the School of Computing are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for joint appointment to work in the areas of computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will hold the title of Jubilee Joint Associate and work under the supervision of Jubilee Joint Fellow Dr Michael McCullough in the Computational Neuroscience Group within the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience and Computational Science Cluster within the School of Computing. The Jubilee Joint Associate will undertake independent research within one or more of the following themes:

• Topological structures and dynamics of brain activity on neural manifolds.
• Network neuroscience and the brain as a complex system.
• Computational ethology and modelling behavioural sequences.

This is an exciting opportunity to start building research independence, work at the interface of two rapidly evolving fields, and collaborate with leading experts in neuroscience, biomedicine and computer science.

About You
Our ideal candidate will have completed a PhD (or is expecting to be awarded a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) in computational neuroscience, computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalent qualifications and experience in a related area. Applicants should have an emerging track record of research in the fields of computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, computational biology or complex systems as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Experience in student supervision and mentoring is desirable but not essential.

About the John Curtin School of Medical Research
The John Curtin School of Medical Research is a leading centre of medical research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing biomedical issues. The Eccles Institute of Neuroscience is an internationally recognised research institute based in the John Curtin School of Medical Research dedicated to understanding the brain and nervous system. The Institute is home to a diverse community of independent research groups, with a focus on cellular and synaptic physiology, sensory physiology, retina, and muscle.

About the School of Computing
The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.

The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. This also includes generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources

For further information, please contact Dr Michael McCullough at E: michael.mccullough@anu.edu.au 

Applicant Information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A 1-2 page statement outlining a proposed research project.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The ANU conducts background checks on potential employees, and employment in this position is conditional on satisfactory results in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure, which sets out the types of checks required by each type of position.