Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychology

This Job is based in Australia<br><br><ul><li>One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities</li><li>Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion</li><li>Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.<br><br></strong>The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.<br><br>For further information about the school please visit Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research. 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. This project aims to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of school-adapted parent training intervention, matched to the individual needs of young children with disruptive behaviour problems, delivered within a Catholic school setting in South West Sydney. This position is based at the University of NSW in the School of Psychology, however the Postdoctoral Fellow will be required to travel regularly to South West Sydney.<br><br>The Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for overseeing day-to-day work of project staff, acting as a key coordinator for the project and undertaking typical research activities including data management & analysis and supporting the dissemination of research outcomes.<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong><ul><li>LEVEL A - $118k - $126k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading</li><li>Fixed Term – 2.5 years (to July 2029)</li><li>Part time (17.5 hours)<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include<br><br></strong><ul><li>Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.</li><li>Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers. This will include acting as a key coordinator for the trial, ensuring adherence to trial protocols and that project milestones and outcomes are met.</li><li>Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.</li><li>Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets including the preparation and submission of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.</li><li>Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.</li><li>Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.</li><li>Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.</li><li>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.</li><li>Develop and maintain well-organised, efficient systems of scheduling, communication, file organisation 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.</li><li>Monitor adverse events and ensure they are properly documented and reported to the Sponsor(s) and Ethics Committee(s) as appropriate.</li><li>Regularly travel to trial sites to perform training, on-site monitoring and coordination duties.</li><li>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.</li><li>Prepare and submit grant, ethics and governance applications.</li><li>Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.</li><li>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. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>About The Successful Applicant<br><br></strong>(Selection Criteria)<br><br><ul><li>A PhD in Psychology with AHPRA endorsement as a clinical, educational, or developmental psychologist.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity for high-quality research, as evidenced by a strong track record relative to opportunity.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in managing longitudinal research studies, clinical outcome, and/or randomised controlled research trials in clinical psychology.</li><li>Demonstrated research coordination experience, including developing protocols, data management systems, governance, monitoring, and reporting.</li><li>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.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority.</li><li>Experience with research data management and statistical analysis using statistical software (SPSS).</li><li>Demonstrated and applied knowledge/understanding of HREC and regulatory applications e.g. GCP and reporting for clinical trials.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in project management, statistical software packages (eg. SPSS, R, MPlus) and statistical analysis.</li><li>Bilingual capability in Arabic and English is highly desirable, particularly to support engagement with Arabic-speaking children and families.</li><li>Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.</li><li>An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.</li><li>Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. <br><br></strong>Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.<br><br><strong>Contact</strong>:<br><br>Eva Kimonis<br><br><strong>E:</strong> e.kimonis@unsw.edu.au<br><br><strong>Applications close:</strong> September 24th, 2026<br><br><strong>Find Out More About Working At UNSW At is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. 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. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.</em>

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