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.
- Act as a key coordinator for the trial, ensuring adherence to trial protocols and that project milestones and outcomes are met.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Support the dissemination of 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.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of 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.
- Develop and maintain well-organized, efficient systems of scheduling, communication, file organization and documentation of both meetings and study procedures and train project staff in their use.
- Embed these systems into day-to-day research operations to ensure high quality, compliant, and consistent data collection.
- Monitor adverse events and ensure they are properly documented and reported to the Sponsor(s) and Ethics Committee(s) as appropriate.
- Regularly travel to trial sites to perform training, on-site monitoring and coordination duties.
- Develop effective working relationships with and regularly liaise with multiple educational and other stakeholders and media outlets, and act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- 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
Highly desirable skills include:
- Bilingual capability in Arabic and English.
- Experience with research data management and statistical analysis using statistical software (SPSS).
- Knowledge of HREC and regulatory applications e.g. GCP and reporting for clinical trials.
- Skills in project management, statistical software packages (eg. SPSS, R, MPlus) and statistical analysis.
Benefits
Fixed term – 2.5 years (to July 2029)
Part time (17.5 hours)
Pay
$118k - $126k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Schedule
Part time (17.5 hours)
Contact
Contact: Eva Kimonis
E: e.kimonis@unsw.edu.au
Application
Applications close: September 24th, 2026
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Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.