aas@brolga.cc.uq.oz.au (Alex Sergejew) (04/08/91)
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OFFICER EEG Signal Analysis in Psychiatric Disorder Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Psychiatry Reference number 13691 Description: Applications are invited for the position of Scientific Research Officer for a study of quantitative electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis. The project is a multi-disciplinary collaboration aimed at developing sophisticated methods of computer based analysis of EEG signals with a view to providing practical tools for the assessment of brain function in serious psychiatric disorders. Duties will include numerical computer programming on unix workstations, and assisting research staff with data management, analysis and interpretation. The successful applicant will be based at the Department of Electrical Engineering and required to liase with the Clinical Electrophysiology Unit, Wolston Park Hospital. The position is funded by a seeding grant from the University of Queensland Foundation and will be a one year fixed term appointment. There is a possibility of funding beyond this period from other sources. The appointee will be expected to commence duties by late June at the latest. Qualifications: Candidates should hold a higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics. Communication skills with scientists from other disciplines is essential. Experience in numerical analysis and computer programming in the X window GUI is preferred, and practical experience in statistics, signal analysis and systems modelling is desirable. Salary: The salary will be at the level of Research Officer, in the range $28,782-$32,762 pa depending on qualifications and experience. Enquiries: Persons interested in this position are encouraged to contact Associate Professor A.C. Tsoi, University of Queensland, on (07) 365-3950 email: act@s1.elec.uq.oz.au or Dr A.A. Sergejew, Wolston Park Hospital, on (07) 271-8298 email:aas@cc.uq.oz.au for further details. Applications: Written applications including a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and fax numbers of at least three referees should be forwarded by April 14 to the Administrative Officer, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Queensland, Qld 4072, Australia. Publications: The Australian, March 19, 1991. Equal Opportunity in Employment is University Policy.