At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research on eating disorders and contribute to impactful projects.
- Company: Join the University of Sydney's InsideOut Institute, a leader in mental health research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, and a dynamic work culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the field of eating disorders and public health.
- Qualifications: PhD in mental health or related field with strong research experience.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
Full time fixed term 12 months at InsideOut Institute, Charles Perkins Centre. Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity to support and contribute to research in Eating Disorders. Base Salary $122,830 - $145,858 + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity:
InsideOut is Australia's national institute for research, translation and clinical excellence in eating disorders with global research partnerships. We aim to transform the prevention, early intervention and treatment landscape for eating disorders in Australia, and ultimately find a cure. InsideOut conducts innovative, high-quality and impactful research and translation including world-first intervention trials. Our other programs of work focus on implementation and large scale translation of our programs into mainstream health pathways, consultation and advice to government on policy and practice. We have a rich co-production program and strive to create a dynamic, collaborative, agile and forward-thinking work culture.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support Professor Sarah Maguire and her team in their Eating Disorder research.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Undertake and lead quantitative and qualitative research in a number of projects focusing on eating disorders.
- Provide leadership within the research team at InsideOut Institute.
- Develop and write successful applications for competitive research grants and/or funding to deliver research and translation programs.
- Supervise postgraduate research students, volunteers and projects.
- Monitor grants including expenditure, governance and ethics.
- Foster excellence in the clinical management of eating disorders and related chronic conditions.
- Contribute to, and directly influence, the development of improved public policy on eating disorders, at a national and international level.
- Develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that results in knowledge or technology transfer leading to improved policy or practice, commercialisation, or enhancement to industry, the health system and/or community.
- Provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/Institute.
- Develop productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community.
About you:
- Hold relevant PhD in relevant area - mental health, eating disorders or related field.
- Strong experience in research in eating disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing and success.
- Demonstrated experience in post-graduate supervision.
- Strong publication track record.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborative research teams and projects.
- Possess strong personal qualities, high level interpersonal skills and hold a collaborative approach that contributes to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrated experience in literature searches and literature summaries.
- Demonstrated ability to write for both an academic and non-academic audience.
- Willingness to participate in mentoring development activities with junior staff and students.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
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.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO statement:
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply:
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sydney employer: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, offering a supportive and culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and community engagement. With generous benefits such as cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to Indigenous professional development programs, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Indigenous health education. Joining this prestigious institution means being part of a dedicated community committed to improving health outcomes and embedding First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
