Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Work type:Part Time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Post Doctoral Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Fellow (The Black Dog Institute)

• Employment Type: Part-time (21 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 23rd July 2026
• Remuneration: $113,891 base pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading  
• Location: Randwick, Sydney

Details of the role

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will contribute towards the research effort of the Black Dog Institute and to develop research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their field of research. This role will be responsible for executing and coordinating research for the Professor of Clinician Psychology.

Some key skills required:

• A PhD in a psychology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with lived experience and/or learning difficulties.
• Experience working with and synthesising large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW .

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  frank.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Thursday 5th June 2025 before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW 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.

Advertised:28 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:05 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time