Research Assistant - Youth Mental Health

University of Sydney

Base: $89,755 - $100,495; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified (assumed to be in-person due to the nature of the role).
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Experience coordinating clinical trials
Strong organisational and time management skills
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 position involves coordinating a randomized controlled trial related to mental health interventions among adolescents and requires relevant experience and qualifications

Job Summary

  • This role offers a meaningful opportunity to coordinate a randomised controlled trial evaluating a preventive approach for mental ill health among adolescents.
  • The successful candidate will play a key role in managing study materials, ethics submissions, data collection, and recruitment campaigns for schools.
  • Join a supportive research team at The Matilda Centre to advance knowledge and support for youth mental health and substance use.

Matching Summary

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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 position involves coordinating a randomized controlled trial related to mental health interventions among adolescents and requires relevant experience and qualifications.

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
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS or R

Nice-to-have

  • Honours degree preferred
  • Passion for mental health research
  • Experience with digital intervention testing
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Working with Children Check clearance mandatory
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, or Public Health

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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