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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Psychology

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Darlington, Australia
Salary
Base Salary Level A $105,314 - $116,679 + 17% superannuation
Closing date
14 Nov 2024
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Job Details

  • Full-time, 12-month fixed term, with possible extension and flexible work arrangements
  • Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
  • Base Salary Level A $105,314 - $116,679 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading epidemiological, prevention, early intervention, and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to shed light on the nature and understanding of substance use and mental disorders as well as develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work within the Mentally Healthy Futures Project, supporting a program of work which aims to work collaboratively in breaking down silos to improve the mental health of future Australians. In this role, you will be conducting research which explores the social determinants of mental health and examines the relationship between cross-sector policymaking and mental health outcomes. You will be working as part of a small, dedicated team of research and research support staff to meet pre-determined project objectives and deliverables. While research is a core focus of the role, this work also includes some project management and stakeholder management activities. Overall, you will work in line with the priorities of The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use and contribute to the production of high-quality research outputs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Conduct research, scholarly, or professional activities independently or as part of a team, contributing to the discipline's knowledge
  • develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff
  • provide informal mentoring, advice to students, and contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence
  • supervise research assistant/s
  • carry out administrative tasks, participate in faculty/school meetings, and support the strategic agenda of the university
  • undertake additional duties and contribute to projects within the classification level as required
  • foster an environment that values and enables diversity of thought, contribution, and achieving outcomes.

About you

  • Completed or near completion of PhD in psychology, behavioural or social sciences, or a related field
  • demonstrated research experience in the fields of youth mental health and/or substance use epidemiology or prevention
  • ability to supervise and delegate to junior research staff
  • experience or knowledge of mental health and Australian policy landscape
  • demonstrated capacity to undertake high-quality systematic reviews of scientific literature
  • demonstrated capacity to contribute to research dissemination as evidenced by peer-reviewed (or equivalent) publications and conference presentations
  • proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team
  • high-level organisational skills and proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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

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Applications Close
Thursday 14 November 2024 11:59 PM

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
AU

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