• Opportunity to support the research team within Growing Minds Australia, an exciting new child and youth mental health initiative
• Located on the Camperdown Campus in the School of Psychology
• Part-time (0.4 FTE) HEO 5 fixed term 5 years, offering a base salary of $78K p.a. pro-rata, plus leave loading and generous employer’s contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Research Assistant to support the Growing Minds Australia team. Growing Minds Australia (GMA) is an exciting new child and youth clinical trials network funded by NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and led by Professor Mark Dadds and a team of 60 investigators. The clinical trials network has been funded for 5 years to increase the collaboration, coordination, and efficiency in conducting clinical trials in child and youth mental health in Australia. You will be required to provide technical and operational support to the Executive Officer, Chief Investigators, and the team to support the research activity and/or clinical trial requirements for the work area. Specifically, the research assistant will coordinate the set up and evaluation of an Australian adaptation of the UK’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) system in a number of child and youth mental health clinics around Australia. In this role, you will prepare relevant materials in collaboration with team members, perform fundamental aspects of research work, and facilitate the efficient operation of the research laboratory by providing essential technical and operational support. The incumbent will be expected to coordinate the activities associated within the clinical trials network.

The School of Psychology was the first established Psychology department in Australia and is currently one of the largest and has a proud history of excellence that characterises all its research and educational activities. Sustained increases in research funding and strong enrolments have facilitated a rapid growth in our staffing and research profile.

To learn more about the School of Psychology click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Assistant who has:

• a tertiary qualification in appropriate discipline and/or relevant experience in related field. May have (or be working towards) postgraduate qualifications
• proven experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions
• experience in carrying out scientific literary searches, and preparing literary reviews for further analysis
• interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• advanced skills data analysis, using SPSS, and reporting on research findings.

Other

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.

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.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected], using the subject line: Research Assistant - Clinical Trials Network enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Click Apply Now and search by the job requisition number 0083118 to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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