Postdoctoral Research Associate - Youth Mental Health And Wellbeing

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $109,263 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not speci...
Completed phd in psychology or related field
Experience conducting youth mental health research
Proficiency in quantitative data analysis using r or spss
This role involves coordinating a Medical Research Future Fund-funded trial to evaluate a school-based digital intervention for adolescent mental health

Job Summary

  • This role involves coordinating a Medical Research Future Fund-funded trial to evaluate a school-based digital intervention for adolescent mental health.
  • The successful candidate will lead statistical analyses, prepare peer-reviewed publications, and supervise junior research staff within the Matilda Centre team.
  • Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this fixed-term position.

Matching Summary

This role involves coordinating a Medical Research Future Fund-funded trial to evaluate a school-based digital intervention for adolescent mental health.

Salary

Base: $109,263 - $121,054; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Completed PhD in Psychology or related field
  • Experience conducting youth mental health research
  • Proficiency in quantitative data analysis using R or SPSS
  • Strong organisational skills for managing multiple tasks
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience with clinical trials for substance use
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Ability to foster inclusive workplace culture
  • Experience engaging with educational professional bodies

Key Requirements

  • PhD completed or near completion in Psychology/Public Health
  • Proven experience in youth mental health prevention research
  • Must hold unrestricted Australian work rights

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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