Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Eating Disorders - Neuroimaging & Data Science

Role type: Part-time; Fixed-term for 10 months 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 
Department/ School: Centre for Youth Mental Health 
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023​ p.a. plus 17% super  

• Impactful youth mental health research role / Lead advanced MRI and MEG analyses / Shape an innovative clinical-research registry 

• Play a key role in youth eating disorders research and apply now to advance your neuroimaging career 

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  

The University of Melbourne  
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Your next career opportunity  
In this part-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow role, you will lead advanced MRI and MEG analyses. 

You will also help build a new clinical-research registry for youth eating disorders. 

Working with experts at the Centre and Orygen, you will deepen your impact in translational research.  

What you will deliver:  

• Lead consolidation, analysis and publication of structural and functional MRI data in eating disorders. 

• Lead resting-state MEG data analysis and produce high-quality publications with the multidisciplinary research team. 

• Help design and implement a robust data collection platform for the new clinical-research registry. 

• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports and contribute to grant applications and other research outputs. 

• Support the broader eating disorders research programme through collaborative projects and essential administrative tasks.  

You may be a great fit if you:  

• Hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, bioinformatics or a closely related discipline. 

• Bring demonstrated experience analysing structural and functional MRI data and/or MEG datasets. 

• Apply strong coding skills to support database design, registry set-up and complex data analysis. 

• Demonstrate a track record of independent and team-based research, including publications or equivalent outputs. 

• Manage time effectively to balance multiple projects, deadlines and shifting research priorities. 

• Offer experience with MRS, clinical registries, eating disorders or EMR data linkage, or motivation to develop this. 

For further information please refer to the attached PD.  

What we offer you!  
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:  

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation 

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being  

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning 

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – Centre for Youth Mental Health 
At the Centre for Youth Mental Health, you will join a world-leading partnership with Orygen. 

Together we focus on cutting-edge research and translation to improve mental health outcomes for young people. 

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values innovation, inclusivity and real-world impact. 

Access to rich clinical networks, high-quality datasets and expert supervision will support your development and future opportunities.  

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. 

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.  
    
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.  

Application essentials: 

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. 

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.  

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.  

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. 

Want to know more? 

• For queries related to this specific position, contact A/Prof Andrea Phillipou 

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au 

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').  

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. 

Applications close: 14 August 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.  

Position Description: 3551657_PD_Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Eating Disorders- Neuroimaging Data Science.docx 

3551657_PD_Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Eating Disorders- Neuroimaging Data Science.pdf