Research Fellow, Trisno Family – Deakin University Geelong VIC Job no: 495789
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong – City
Categories: Health • Based at Health and Education Research Building, Barwon Health, Geelong City • Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and fixed term for 2 years • Level A $81,912 – $94,497 or Level B $99,346 – $117,503 + 17% Superannuation
The CREDIT (The Centre of Research Excellence for the Development of Innovative Therapies for Psychiatric Disorders) is a NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence. The program aims to bring together leading researchers to facilitate and foster cutting edge novel therapy development to improve outcomes for people experiencing a mental illness.
As a Research Fellow – Trisno Family, you will explore potential novel therapies for psychiatric disorders and contribute to the research output of CREDIT. The proposed research program involves the use of multifaceted and novel methods to explore potential new adjunctive therapies.
Based at Barwon Health Geelong City. This exciting role sits... within the School of Medicine and is a full time 2-year fixed-term contract.
Your key responsibilities will include: • Initiate and conduct research to achieve the objectives of CREDIT • Prepare and develop grant applications relating to the project(s), and contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies • Effectively generate data, maintain data protocols and enter data into the appropriate databases. Conduct data cleaning, screening and analysis • Translate data into research publications, presentations, media, community and clinical forums • Co-supervise or where appropriate, supervise, honours or postgraduate research students ensuring successful completions with quality results • Constructively contribute to a vibrant research team by supervising junior colleagues • Promote the activities of the University, particularly those relating to research and research training, within academic and professional communities in Australia and internationally
To be successful, you’ll have: • A postgraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience or other related disciplines with a substantial research component • A research program that aligns with the novel therapies pillar of IMPACT TRIALS and the goals of CREDIT • A competitive track record in the field of novel interventions in psychiatry • Post-doctoral research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports, or professional or technical contributions, which give evidence of research ability • An understanding of GCP and NHMRC research guidelines for clinical trials • Demonstrated ability to liaise with (and or negotiate with) research clients, stakeholders, and industry • Demonstrated understanding of the underlying biology of affective disorders • Experience in working across statistical packages (e.g. STATA, R, Minitab, SPSS) would be highly desirable
Applications for this position close on 14th January 2021.
This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to DeakinÂ’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).
Please submit your resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Olivia Dean, Director of IMPACT TRIALS, on [email protected]
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.
Advertised: 16 Dec 2020 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Jan 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Geelong VIC Australia (+1 other)
Research Fellow, Trisno Family – Deakin University Geelong VIC Deakin University Geelong VIC
