Research Assistant - Youth Mental Health

The University of Sydney

Base: $89,755 - $100,495; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Experience coordinating clinical trials
Proficiency in spss, stata, or r statistical packages
** The University of Sydney is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term role at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, focusing on youth mental health. The ideal candidate will coordinate a randomized controlled trial involving a digital intervention and will have a background in relevant fields such as psychology or public health. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers a full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use as a Research Assistant.
  • You will play a key role in coordinating a randomised controlled trial of a school-based digital intervention to improve youth mental health and help-seeking among adolescents.
  • The position provides a competitive base salary ranging from $89,755 to $100,495 plus 17% superannuation within a supportive research team environment.

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** The University of Sydney is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term role at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, focusing on youth mental health. The ideal candidate will coordinate a randomized controlled trial involving a digital intervention and will have a background in relevant fields such as psychology or public health. **

Salary

Base: $89,755 - $100,495; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
  • Experience coordinating clinical trials
  • Proficiency in SPSS, Stata, or R statistical packages
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Nice-to-have

  • Honours degree preferred
  • Previous mental health research experience
  • Experience disseminating findings to public
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Passion for adolescent mental health support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Public Health, or relevant field
  • Unrestricted Australian work rights required
  • Working with Children Check clearance mandatory
  • Experience with data cleaning and management
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain detail

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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