CareerPlan

Research Associate

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$118k2026-10-13 → 2026-10-22

Core

Conduct independent research leveraging single-cell transcriptomics (snRNAseq) of brain tissue to understand differences in animal behaviour.

Role type

Research Associate (Neuroscience/Genomics)

Builds

Scholarly outputs and open-source analysis pipelines

Domain

Neuroscience, Genomics, Animal Behaviour

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

snRNAseq data analysis, gene expression data processing, reproducible analysis pipeline development, open-source tool development, quantitative analysis, programming

Preferred skills

mouse behavioural testing, brain tissue collection and processing, nuclei isolation, animal research ethics, data governance

Technologies

snRNAseq, open-source tools

Responsibilities

Collect, process, and analyse snRNAseq data; develop reproducible analysis pipelines; support dissemination of research outcomes; assist with supervision of research students; participate in conferences and workshops

Seniority

Mid-level, independent researcher