Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cognitive Neuroscience

Queensland Brain Institute

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 31 December 2026

Base salary will be in the range $82,057 - $109,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at QBI, led by Professor Jason Mattingley, has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research exploring how the brain regulates perceptual and cognitive processes. In this role, you will conduct human studies using behavioural testing and brain imaging techniques to investigate a range of executive functions, including decision-making, attention and predictive coding.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Research: Undertake human testing, conduct analyses of behavioural and brain imaging data using computational approaches, present results at conferences and scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts for publication, and collaborate with colleagues on joint research projects, develop a research program and emerging research profile, utilise best practice research methodologies.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Co-supervise Honours and Research Higher Degree students, support researcher development, provide professional development to supervisees, manage research support staff, resolve conflicts and grievances as they arise.
• Citizenship and Service: Uphold university values, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and develop partnerships with the wider community.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About Uq

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in experimental psychology or cognitive neuroscience, with expertise in human behavioural testing and brain imaging using MRI and/or EEG.
• Strong foundational knowledge of human cognition (decision-making, attention, executive control) and its neural underpinnings.
• Evidence of successfully completed research projects, scientific manuscripts and journal articles in cognitive neuroscience.
• Expertise in brain imaging data collection and analysis, computational modelling of behaviour, latent variable analysis.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia and education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jason Mattingley at j.mattingley@uq.edu.au.  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want To Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday October 8th 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53949).

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