Research Neuropsychologist

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Department of Medicine, Austin Health
Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• World-leading epilepsy research centre / work with children and adults with severe epilepsy/ strong mentoring and  supportive team
• Apply now to grow your neuropsychology research and therapy skills.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
In this Research Neuropsychologist  role, you will contribute to research with real clinical impact.
You will develop advanced skills in neuropsychological assessment, data analysis and mental health therapy.
You will work closely with families to improve our understanding of development and behaviour in children and adults with severe epilepsy.

What you will deliver:

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments to characterise developmental, cognitive and behavioural phenotypes in severe epilepsies.
• Coordinate appointments, assessments and therapy across the Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) Research Program and Mental Health Intervention for Children with Epilepsy (MICE)-DEE program.
• Collect, manage and analyse clinical and neuropsychological data within study-specific databases with meticulous attention to detail.
• Contribute to grant applications, ethics submissions, reports and peer-reviewed publications, and present findings at meetings.
• Liaise with clinicians, researchers, students and families, supporting project outcomes.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a Masters or PhD in clinical neuropsychology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate experience collecting, managing and analysing neuropsychological data, using SPSS and Excel confidently.
• Manage multiple research tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines with strong organisation.
• Build rapport with children, adults and families, communicating sensitively about complex health and mental health issues.
• Show meticulous attention to detail when collating data, clinical documentation and research materials.
• Are passionate about research

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Department of Medicine, Austin Health
Based at the Melbourne Brain Centre in Heidelberg, you will join the world-renowned Epilepsy Research Centre.
Our multidisciplinary DEER and MICE-DEE programs unite neuropsychologists, neurologists, clinician-scientists and families to advance genetic epilepsy care.
You will be part of a cohesive, supportive team that values collaboration, inclusion and impactful research.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
 We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Amy
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 23 July 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-015153 Research Neuropsychologist PD.docx

JR-015153 Research Neuropsychologist PD.pdf