Postdoctoral Research Fellow

PRIMARY DETAIL

Macquarie University Hearing is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow with experience in auditory science and spatial hearing.

THE ROLE

· Salary Package: Academic Level C

· Appointment Type: Full time Fixed term 3 years – starting January 23

· Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The Role

This project will investigate the neural activity associated with the formation and persistence of auditory objects, and determine how the properties of acoustic backgrounds influences object perception and processing. It will seek to understand how hearing impairment impacts processing of both foreground and background sounds, and develop methodologies, analyses, and tools for using functional near-infra red spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the listening brain.

About You

You will have completed a PhD in neuroscience, hearing, speech, and cognitive science or a related discipline. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You will also have strong research skills, preferably in neuroscience and auditory science fields, and a capacity to coordinate complex projects. You will have a high level of written skills as demonstrated through contributions to peer-reviewed publications. Excellent time management skills are a prerequisite.

About Us

Macquarie University (MU) Hearing, located within the Australian Hearing Hub, is a global hub of hearing and hearing-related research, education, and engagement, and through the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030 is seeking to transform hearing health. We adopt a university-wide approach and work with partners to create opportunities for all community members to contribute towards advancing the hearing agenda and to reduce the global burden of hearing loss.

Led by Distinguished Professor David McAlpine, the Listening Brain program at MU Hearing aims to develop a deep understanding of how humans interact with their world through sound and the sense of hearing. It explores the neural basis of listening from moment-to-moment to across the life course to generate new knowledge and to apply this knowledge to advance new approaches to the design and implementation of listening technologies for listening devices. It does so by bringing a wide range of techniques and approaches—from in vivo experimental data to brain-imaging and modelling—on understanding the listening brain.

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential:

· A PhD in auditory science, spatial audio, hearing Impairment, or neuroimaging (awarded or close to award) or a related discipline

· Proven experience in coordinating and contributing to research projects.

· A strong record of contributing to peer reviewed publications and a history of research excellence, relative to experience and opportunity

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

· Knowledge of preparing ethics applications

· Highly developed data analytic skills

Desirable:

· Knowledge of auditory brain research

· Knowledge of conducting behavioural studies and/or neuroimaging studies

· Experience with data acquisition and neuroimaging methods

Specific Role Enquiries: Academic Director of Macquarie University hearing, David McAlpine, david.mcalpine@mq.edu.au

General Enquiries: HR Assistant, Nithya Elango, nithya.elango@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 30th October 2022 at 11:59 PM

If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

30/10/2022 11:59 PM

Equity & Diversity Statement

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

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