University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Events - Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Neuroscience

26 September 2008

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Neuroscience

Faculty of Medicine

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

REF. 6161

Applications are called for two academic positions in neuroscience, at Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer level, as part of the establishment staff for the Translational Neuroscience Facility, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Kensington Campus, Sydney, Australia.

The Translational Neuroscience Facility is a core facility for the School of Medical Sciences neuroscience cluster. This new research initiative promotes the extension of fundamental neuroscience into translational models that address the health burdens arising from disorders of the brain and nervous system. These two key appointments are research-focused and provide the opportunity to establish research groups within this new purpose-built neuroscience centre.

The focus of the Facility is translational research, with foundations in molecular physiology, transgenics and gene therapy. The Facility supports molecular biology, electrophysiology and physiological imaging, as well as integrative research involving audiometry and human genetics. Research themes of the neuroscience cluster include sensory and motor function, neural development, neuro-degeneration and neural regeneration and autonomic neuroscience. Core infrastructure includes the new Zeiss 710 NLO two photon LSM, utilizing the Spectra Physics Deepsee® pulsed laser for deep tissue physiological imaging.

Applicants for these senior positions should have strong international peer recognition for their neuroscience research. Expertise in molecular physiology, viral vector gene delivery and development of transgenic models would be advantageous, as would research collaborations with commercial partners.

The appointments will contribute to the Neuroscience Training Program at UNSW and related teaching in biomedical science and medicine through the Department of Physiology. These positions are fixed-term for five years but with possibility of conversion to continuing appointments after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Enquiries can be addressed to Professor Gary Housley, Head of Physiology, UNSW; email: g.housley@unsw.edu.au.

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Applications close : 10 December 2008

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