Research Associate

• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term role

• Dynamic opportunity for a Research Associate to join The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use

• Base Salary $89,831 - $109,263 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Matilda Centre is seeking a motivated and talented Research Associate to join their dynamic team in the field of mental health research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with academic and professional partners and key stakeholders to undertake high-quality research with a focus on crisis supporter wellbeing. The successful candidate will have experience conducting original research and contributing to the dissemination of research outcomes, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while fostering a collaborative and positive workplace culture.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct high-quality research in the field of mental health, independently or collaboratively, to advance knowledge within the discipline.
• Develop and refine independent research skills under the guidance of senior academic staff, including designing studies, analysing data, and disseminating findings.
• Preparation of high-quality scientific outputs including articles for publication in peer reviewed journals, reports, and presentations.
• Preparation of applications to grant bodies and ethics committees.
• Assist in all activities related to the conduct of the research, including in the reviewing and updating of research protocols and related documents, project management and reporting.
• Assist in building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external collaborators and key-stakeholders.
• Undertake administrative tasks and actively participate in Centre and Faculty meetings.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture aligned with the University and Faculty’s strategic goals.

About you

• Bachelor’s Honours degree in Psychology and near completion of a PhD in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated experience conducting original research utilising a range of methodologies (e.g., qualitative and quantitative research, systematic reviews) with a strong preference for experience in the field of crisis supporter mental health.

• Demonstrated experience developing and contributing to research evidence by producing original, high quality and independent research published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong productive relationships with academic, industry, and professional partners.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and stakeholders.

• Proven planning, organisation, and computer literacy skills to support research, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

• High-level organisational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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

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