Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychology

About the role

This role contributes to the research project “Improving mental health outcomes through parent and teacher engagement in school-based early intervention” in partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools. The position is based at the University of NSW in the School of Psychology, but the Postdoctoral Fellow will be required to travel regularly to South West Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Achieve adherence to trial protocols and meet project milestones and outcomes.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Disseminate research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets including the preparation and submission of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Supervise research students in the research area where required.
• Develop and refine relevant study materials in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice, the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) framework, regulatory guidelines, and study objectives.
• Maintain well-organised, efficient systems of scheduling, communication, file organization, and documentation of both meetings and study procedures and train project staff in their use.
• Monitor adverse events and ensure they are properly documented and reported to the Sponsor(s) and Ethics Committee(s) as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit grant, ethics and governance applications.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Requirements

A PhD in Psychology with AHPRA endorsement as a clinical, educational, or developmental psychologist.

Demonstrated capacity for high-quality research, as evidenced by a strong track record relative to opportunity.

Demonstrated experience in managing longitudinal research studies, clinical outcome, and/or randomised controlled research trials in clinical psychology.

Demonstrated research coordination experience, including developing protocols, data management systems, governance, monitoring, and reporting.

Excellent organisational skills, including an ability to undertake a range of diverse tasks, to work independently, accurately, and with attention to detail and to deliver high quality work on time.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority.

Experience with research data management and statistical analysis using statistical software (SPSS).

Demonstrated and applied knowledge/understanding of HREC and regulatory applications e.g. GCP and reporting for clinical trials.

Demonstrated skills in project management, statistical software packages (eg. SPSS, R, MPlus) and statistical analysis.

Bilingual capability in Arabic and English is highly desirable, particularly to support engagement with Arabic-speaking children and families.

Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.

An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Adequate understanding of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a PhD in Psychology with AHPRA endorsement as a clinical, educational, or developmental psychologist.

Skills

High-quality research skills.

Research coordination experience.

Data management and statistical analysis skills.

Project management skills.

Knowledge of HREC and regulatory applications.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Bilingual capability in Arabic and English.

Benefits

Fixed term – 2.5 years (to July 2029)

Part time (17.5 hours)

Salary: $118k - $126k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Pay

$118k - $126k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Schedule

Part time (17.5 hours)