Senior Research Assistant Part-time

Queensland Brain Institute Research Position

Join a collaborative and high-performing cognitive neuroscience research team at the Queensland Brain Institute and help create meaningful change through world-leading brain research. This exciting opportunity will see you provide specialist technical research support across the full research lifecycle, contributing to studies that investigate the neural basis of human cognition using behavioral testing, EEG and structural MRI. Working alongside researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds, you will apply your expertise in coding, data analysis and research operations to support innovative and impactful neuroscience discoveries.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating participant recruitment activities and supporting aspects of study design and implementation.
• Developing and maintaining research materials, including computerised experimental tasks, analysis pipelines and MATLAB scripts.
• Conducting and supporting complex behavioral and neuroimaging research activities, including EEG and structural MRI studies.
• Analysing neuroimaging and behavioral datasets, and contributing to research reports, figures, presentations, ethics applications and funding submissions.

You are a motivated, organised and technically capable research professional who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative research environment. You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to research that advances our understanding of the human brain and cognitive function.

You will bring:

• Completion of a degree qualification in engineering, data science, neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coding, preferably using MATLAB or Python, including the development of research tasks, scripts or analytical workflows.
• Experience in neuroimaging data collection and analysis, ideally including EEG and/or structural MRI methodologies.
• Strong practical research skills and experience applying quantitative research methods and analytical techniques.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently on routine research procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with researchers, participants and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting research administration, ethics applications, reporting or grant-related activities.
• Previous experience in a cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, engineering or data science research environment would be highly regarded.

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Recent neuroscience research at UQ continues to deliver real-world impact. In 2025, UQ researchers secured significant funding to advance epilepsy treatment research, reinforcing the University's commitment to translating neuroscience discoveries into improved health outcomes for communities. This reflects the visionary, collaborative and purposeful environment in which our researchers thrive.

At UQ, you will be challenged, inspired and rewarded while working alongside like-minded colleagues in a culture of collaboration and excellence. With access to world-class research infrastructure, leading experts, mentoring opportunities and outstanding facilities, you will be empowered to contribute to discoveries that create meaningful change.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.