The Opportunity
The Developmental Science of Mental Health Team is an innovative multidisciplinary research group that addresses how early, digital, and daily experiences shape future mental health. We address the developmental pathways that shape young people's future prospects in order to identify key mechanisms for intervention. Our team is uniquely situated at the intersection of quantitative methods, new technologies, developmental psychology, and prevention science—and we work with local, national, and international teams and communities to advance rigorous science‑based solutions.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Fellow to support our ongoing research efforts aimed at improving child and family mental health developmental outcomes. This role involves leading advanced quantitative analyses (SEM, CFA, latent growth, multilevel) to address research questions and produce publishable findings. Your work will play a key role in advancing evidence‑based practices and shaping children's future mental health through data‑driven research.
In this role you will:
* Hold regular substantive team meetings around approaches to exploratory and then confirmatory analyses.
* Perform statistical analysis using R or Mplus to identify complex trends and patterns in data.
* Analyse and discover possible approaches given trade‑offs between complexity versus data, needs, timing.
* Write up methods and results for publications.
* Support translation activities of research findings through support of publication revisions and conference presentations.
* Work within the team at Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands; this is a 0.6 FTE role for an initial 1‑year period.
About You
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, preferably in Psychology.
* Prior first‑authored quantitative publications in Q1 journals in developmental and clinical psychology.
* Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative statistics, using R and/or Mplus and a variety of analytic techniques.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with and/or valuing Open Science Methods is advantageous.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
* Support staff‑led inclusion and allyship groups.
* Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
* Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
* Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
* Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
* We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
Benefits and Work Environment
* Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
* Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
* Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
* Modern offices with sit‑to‑stand desks and end‑of‑trip facilities.
* Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our career portal. Include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.
Salary
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.
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