Research Associate

Investigate differences in animal behaviour using single-nucleus transcriptomic analysis of brain tissue in the School of Psychology. The researcher will collect, process and interpret gene-expression data, maintain reproducible open-source analysis workflows, and contribute to data governance, publications and student supervision. This is a two-year, full-time Level A appointment of 35 hours per week in Sydney. Salary: AUD 118,000–126,000 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. The application deadline is 9 November 2026.

Relevant PhD or relevant research experience; experience processing and analysing gene-expression data; quantitative programming skills and reproducible pipelines; understanding of animal ethics and neuroscience data governance. Mouse behavioural testing and brain-tissue preparation experience are preferred.