Job No.: 686523

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.7)

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 November 2026

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact as a Research Fellow in Friedreich Ataxia research
• Join our inclusive, collaborative team driving neuroimaging innovation
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas and experts in neurodegenerative research

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate Research Fellow to join the team and contribute to a multidisciplinary project aimed at advancing the understanding, drug development and clinical management of Friedreich Ataxia (FA), a rare progressive neurodegenerative disease. In this role, you will work with the internationally recognised TRACK-FA dataset, applying computational modelling and neuroimaging analysis to explore brain structure-function relationships and identify imaging biomarkers that could inform future clinical care and treatment strategies.

The position will play a key role in sharing research findings through manuscript preparation, publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. The Research Fellow will also actively participate in collaborative lab initiatives, interdisciplinary project meetings and wider group activities, contributing to the research direction and outputs of a team dedicated to translating discovery into meaningful impact for people living with Friedreich Ataxia.

We are seeking someone with a PhD in computer engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physics or a closely related discipline, supported by demonstrated experience in computational modelling, neuroimaging or signal processing. Strong analytical and writing skills, along with the ability to manage complex datasets and work effectively in collaborative teams, will also be essential.

If you are motivated by meaningful research and wish to join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge in neurodegenerative disease, we invite you to apply and help make a lasting difference in the field of Friedreich Ataxia research.

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Emma Moon, Project Coordinator (TRACK-FA), [email protected] or +61 3 9905 3487 or Dr Susmita Saha, Research Fellow, [email protected] or +61 (0)416 945 386

Position Description: Research Fellow, Computational Neuroscience

Applications Close: Wednesday 19 November 2025,11:55pm AEDT