Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Otolaryngology

The Position: Located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, a postdoctoral research fellow is required to play a key role in undertaking research aimed at improving the perception of temporal information in sounds by users of cochlear implants. 
The Person: You will have a PhD in psychophysics, auditory science, neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental psychology, or a related field and experience in psychophysical research. Experience working with people who have a hearing impairment or who use a cochlear implant is desirable but not necessary. At Level B you will have substantial postdoctoral research experience in addition to scientific writing and presentation skills. 
The Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in the following ranges: $46,838 - $50,278 p.a. Research Officer NH&MRC (Level A) or $52,926 - $62,849 p.a. Senior Research Officer NH&MRC (Level B) plus employer superannuation contributions of 8 percent.
Employment Type: This is a fixed term (research) position available until 31st December 2004. Consideration will be given to suitably qualified or experienced applicants who wish to work part-time. 
Contact: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/r/ for a position description or for further information contact Dr Colette McKay, tel. +61 3 9283 7506 or email colette@unimelb.edu.au 
Applications To: Deputy Principal, Human Resources, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au by 25 January 2002. Quote position number B0010958 and include the names, phone, facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application.
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