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Full-time (job share may be considered), 2-year fixed-term opportunity for a clinical psychologist or psychologist, either as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Academic Level A) or Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Academic Level B) Join the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders to advance the understanding, treatment, and outcomes of eating disorders Deliver clinical care within cutting-edge research trials, integrating evidence-based treatment with real-world evaluation Base Salary Academic Level A $113,400 - $121,054 (pro-rata if part-time) or Academic Level B $127,436 - $151,328 (pro-rata if part-time) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join the InsideOut Institute at the University of Sydney as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow and contribute to the delivery, development and evaluation of innovative treatments for eating disorders. Working within a leading national centre for eating disorders research, you will contribute to a collaborative and purpose-driven research environment, supporting work that advances understanding and treatment of eating disorders. In this role, you will deliver novel personalised treatments for eating disorders as part of a clinical trial team and hold a leading role in the development and testing of a new personalised measurement-based digital intervention for young people with emerging or full-syndrome eating disorders. Working under the guidance of senior academic staff, you will lead and support a range of research activities, including study coordination, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, scholarly publications, and the translation of findings into practice. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging clinician researcher seeking to build their academic profile, strengthen partnerships across the sector and contribute to a high-impact program improving eating disorder outcomes across Australia. If you are interested in taking on this role in a job share capacity, please notate how many hours you would like to work per week if successful. Your Key Responsibilities as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A): Deliver innovative treatments for eating disorders as part of a clinical trial team, including novel personalised psychotherapy packages for eating disorders, a new brain training and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) package and clinician-guided digital therapies. Deliver high-quality psychological therapy to trial participants under trial conditions, according to protocol and therapy manual, ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical research standards while maintaining participant safety, engagement, and treatment integrity.Conduct high-quality research contributing to the co-design, development and testing of a new personalised measurement-based Single Session Intervention for young people with emerging or full-syndrome eating disorders. Analyse quantitative and qualitative data, prepare ethics and governance documentation, and contribute to publications, reports, conference presentations and other research outputs that advance discipline knowledge. Conduct research and scholarly activities, independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the discipline. Develop and refine research capabilities under the guidance of senior academic staff, progressively taking ownership of project milestones, timelines and research activities and building toward increasing independence. Support and mentor students and junior team members where appropriate, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and respectful team culture aligned to the values of the InsideOut Institute and University of Sydney. Contribute to administrative activities, stakeholder engagement, faculty meetings and broader strategic initiatives that strengthen the impact and national profile of the InsideOut Institute. In addition to the above, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B): Lead the development of an independent research profile, with a strong track record of high-quality publications and scholarly outputs. Contribute to and support the preparation of competitive research grant applications and funding proposals. Develop and lead research collaborations, including translational research that drives impact across policy, practice, industry, or community settings. Provide mentoring to junior academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate. Contribute to the external visibility of the discipline through conference presentations, public engagement, and collaboration with industry and professional stakeholders. About you as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A): Completed PhD in Psychology, Public Health or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated understanding of eating disorders, mental health research or digital health interventions. Qualified clinical psychologist or psychologist (AHPRA-registered), preferably with experience in the treatment of eating disorders. Experience conducting original research and scholarly activity, including study design, ethics submissions, data collection, statistical analysis and preparation of publications or reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to deliver presentations, engage stakeholders and build productive relationships across academic, clinical and community settings. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate multiple research activities simultaneously. A commitment to delivering high-quality stakeholder or customer-focused outcomes. Hold a consumer-focused, collaborative approach, with an emerging research profile and interest in contributing to innovative programs related to the field of eating disorders or mental health. In addition to the above, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B): Proven experience conducting original research and producing high-quality scholarly outputs. Demonstrated progression toward an established research profile within the discipline or area of expertise. Experience developing and maintaining research collaborations and partnerships across academic, industry, or professional settings. Proven ability to supervise and mentor students or junior researchers. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 17 May 2026 11:59 PM

The Najumudeen Lab is seeking a highly motivated Lab Manager / Research Technician to join our collaborative and international research team at the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki. The lab is also affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). Our research focuses on intestinal stem cells, metabolism, cancer biology, and integrative multi-omics approaches, including spatial omics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, single-cell workflows, and preclinical cancer models. This position is ideal for a person who combines strong hands-on experience in mouse work with excellent organizational skills and enjoys keeping a research laboratory running smoothly. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting research projects, coordinating daily lab operations, and contributing intellectually to an active research environment.   Key responsibilities   The successful candidate will: 1.    Coordinate day-to-day lab operations, documentation, shared protocols, and general laboratory organization.  2.    Support research projects of lab members, with a strong drive to contribute intellectually. Tasks will include mouse genotyping, mouse management, mouse monitoring, and communication with mouse facility staff. The candidate is expected to understand the experimental design and the underlying reasons for performing each experiment.  3.    Assist with sample logistics for single-cell and multi-omics workflows.  4.    Maintain lab safety documentation, SOPs, equipment records, and onboarding materials for new lab members.  5.    Support administrative tasks for the group leader, including research meetings, purchasing, invoice processing, and financial documentation.  6.    Actively contribute to research discussions, including lab meetings, journal clubs, and project discussions.    Candidate requirements   •    MSc or PhD, preferably, in a relevant field, such as translational medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, or a related discipline.  •    Extensive experience in experimental mouse work is required. Existing authorisation to work with mice is required; candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain the required authorisation in Finland. Please do not apply if this requirement is not applicable. •    Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, particularly preclinical mouse models, with a careful working style.  •    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  •    Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks.  •    Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.  •    Fluency in English, written and spoken; Finnish is an advantage but not required.    Merits   Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage: •    Preclinical cancer models  •    Primary stem cell and organoid models  •    Metabolism assays  •    Spatial omics methods  •    Single-cell workflows  •    Lab management, safety documentation or purchasing •    Onboarding or training of new lab members    What we offer   •    A friendly, international, and multidisciplinary research environment  •    A central role in keeping an ambitious research lab organized, compliant, and productive  •    Access to high-quality research infrastructure at the University of Helsinki, FIMM, and HiLIFE  •    Opportunities for training and professional development  •    A workplace in Helsinki, Finland, with excellent quality of life, strong public services, and close access to nature    Salary and contract   The position is offered for a fixed term of two years, starting in August 2026 or as negotiated. Salary will depend on the applicant’s level of skills, knowledge, and abilities and is based on the university salary system. A trial period of 6 months will be applied. The typical starting gross salary for comparable UH laboratory manager roles is approximately €2,600–€3,200/month (depending on duties and experience).   Interested?   Applications should include the following documents: 1.    Cover letter, max. 1 page  2.    CV, max. 4 pages  3.    Full publication list, if applicable  4.    Names of three references  Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki recruitment system. We value authentic applications that reflect the applicant’s own experience, motivation, and voice.   Diversity and inclusion   The University of Helsinki promotes an inclusive and equal work community. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.   Join the Najumudeen Lab to study intestinal stem cells, metabolism, and cancer in an international research environment in Helsinki.   Deadline: June 30th, 2026. 

Full-time, Continuing position Salary Academic Level D ($170,080 - $187,373 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University Lead. Imagine. Make impact. Drive a research and education agenda that advances Psychology and improves lives. About the RoleAs Associate Professor, Psychology, you will provide academic leadership and foster excellence in teaching, research and engagement across the School, the University and with our community, professional and industry partners. You will make original, innovative and distinguished contributions to the Discipline of Psychology, maintaining and advancing your scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities at a national level with emerging international recognition. You will play a key role in teaching and learning, lifting student outcomes and experience through program innovation and quality assessment. As a senior academic, you will contribute to the planning and strategic direction of the School and participate in School, College and University committees, as appropriate. The Associate Professor may be appointed as Deputy Head of discipline to provide strategic leadership for Learning & Teaching or Research & Scholarship. About You You are an inclusive academic leader who brings deep disciplinary expertise and a collaborative mindset. To be successful in this position, you'll have: Demonstrated ability to direct an award program/s and implement program improvements and innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement programs. Nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets and emerging international recognition. Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort, manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements. Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to lead scholarly development and manage and supervise academic teams and members. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a University. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Proven ability as an effective member of a management team that develops and achieves shared goals and objectives. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in relevant field Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the RMIT STEM College LEARN! GROW! DO! Together transforming the world through STEM The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. For further information about the STEM College please visit the following site: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college In STEM we CARE - Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Empowerment To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Russell Conduit via email russell.conduit@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Associate Professor, Psychology Applications close on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 11.59 PM Melbourne Time RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.