Macquarie University
Neuroscience Research
ResearchOfficer-Neuroscience
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“Research Officer - Neuroscience at Macquarie University. Skills: Neuroscience research, Laboratory experiments, Data analysis. Support design of laboratory experiments. Support coordination of laboratory experiments”
Industry & Context.
Data interpretation; Experimental results interpretation
Academic qualification check, Category A immunisation requirements, Valid work rights in Australia
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant tertiary qualification in neuroscience, biomedical science, molecular biology, or related discipline, Extensive experience in laboratory-based biomedical research, Extensive experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, or fluorescence imaging techniques, Skills in image analysis software or bioinformatics approaches, Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret experimental results, Organisational skills and attention to detail in data recording and experimental procedures, Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice to Have
Experience working with human postmortem brain tissue, Familiarity with neurodegenerative diseases, Experience with proximity ligation assays, Experience with seed amplification assays, Experience with transcriptomic analyses
What You'll Do.
Support design of laboratory experiments
Support coordination of laboratory experiments
Support execution of laboratory experiments
Process human postmortem brain tissue
Analyse human postmortem brain tissue
Perform histological assays
Perform molecular assays
Conduct multiplex immunolabelling
Conduct microscopy-based imaging
Conduct alpha-synuclein seed amplification assays
Conduct proximity ligation assays
Support transcriptomic workflows
Prepare samples for sequencing
Coordinate sequencing platforms
Acquire experimental data
Manage experimental data
Organise experimental data
Assist with quantitative image analysis
Interpret quantitative image analysis
Examine nuclear dysfunction
Examine organelle dysfunction
Support Parkinson's disease research
Maintain laboratory equipment
Maintain laboratory supplies
Maintain laboratory consumables
Ensure compliance with biosafety
Ensure compliance with human tissue handling
Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines
Prepare research outputs
Prepare presentations
Participate in group meetings
Participate in collaborative discussions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary team; Internal and external partners; World-leading research group; Internationally collaborative projects
Communication Scope
Presentations; Manuscripts
Full Job Description
## **PRIMARY DETAIL** Advance our understanding of brain disease through cutting-edge translational neuroscience research. · Salary Package: From $99,161 (HEW 6) per annum + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. New salary rates are scheduled to apply from the first full pay period after 15 June 2026, with the applicable salary dependent on commencement date. · Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term opportunities until May 31, 2029 · Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde Are you a skilled laboratory researcher with a passion for understanding neurodegenerative disease? This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading research group at Macquarie University, contributing to internationally collaborative projects that are pushing the boundaries of what we know about Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Working within the 2IR NeuroHub under the supervision of Professor Glenda Halliday, you will play a key role in two major translational neuroscience projects. These projects integrate human postmortem brain tissue analyses, advanced molecular techniques, and cutting-edge imaging approaches to identify early disease mechanisms, cellular vulnerability, and biological subtypes of neurodegeneration. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of neurodegeneration research, leveraging state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical approaches, and collaborating with leading national and international partners including brain bank networks and global research initiatives. **About the Role** As a Research Officer, Neuroscience, you will support the design, coordination, and execution of laboratory-based experiments across two major neurodegeneration projects. Key responsibilities include: * Processing and analysing human postmortem brain tissue from longitudinally characterised donor cohorts, * Performing histological and molecular assays, including multiplex immunolabelling, staining, and microscopy-based i
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