* Part time (4 day per week 0.8 FTE), fixed term until April 2027, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology
* Exciting opportunity in the first Clinical Trials Network dedicated to child and youth mental health in Australia
* Base Salary, Academic Level A, $109,263 - $121,054 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Psychology is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Child Psychology with specific skills in digital mental health and measurement to manage the Growing Minds Check-In (GMCI) program of research, a Flagship Trial of the Growing Minds Australia Clinical Trials Network, the first Clinical Trials Network dedicated to child and youth mental health in Australia.
GMCI is a digital mental health tool that aims to provide a method for parents and young people to quickly 'check-in' on their mental health and wellbeing and provides tailored recommendations for free or low cost online support options.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* manage the day-to-day implementation of two clinical trials – the Growing Minds Check-In for Parents and the Growing Minds Check-In for Young People, including managing ethics applications and amendments, following clinical trials governance and related procedures, and ensuring research protocols and data management principles are upheld
* manage a small team of research assistants, research officers and clinicians who provide research support to the project
* manage the GMCI budget, working closely with the Growing Minds Australia Executive Officer
* contribute to data management, data analysis and written outcomes associated with the project
* chair the GMCI Advisory Committee, ensuring broad representation of researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience, with expertise in the field of child/youth mental health
* prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
* present findings at national/ international conferences
* contribute to leadership and research output of Growing Minds Australia and the Child Behaviour Research Clinic.
The School of Psychology consistently ranks among the best in the world. In the most recent QS World University Rankings, the School ranked in the Top 3 Psychology departments in Australia and the Top 30 in the world, with the University of Sydney ranking in the Top 20 universities in the world.
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 Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:
* a PhD (or near completion) in child Psychology
* strong experience working on clinical trials in child psychology
* experience in managing complex, longitudinal data focused on child mental health
* experience conducting validity and reliability studies of child mental health measures for inclusion in the GMCI
* advanced knowledge and skills using REDCap
* experience managing teams and working collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders at various levels
* strong statistical skills using SPSS.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
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.
EEO statement
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