Research Assistant in Sydney

Full-time, 12-month fixed term appointment, with probable extension for organised and dedicated Research Assistant. An opportunity to provide research support to the Brain and Mind Centre and be part of the FMH Central Clinical School.

Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity:

The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre is a centre for discovery, innovation and integrative research strategies, clinical product development and actions that translate research into improved treatment and disease prevention strategies. The centre is made up of 27 research units, staffed by around 200 researchers and 100 students. The Youth Mental Health and Technology team puts young people at the centre of their own care. We partner with health services to develop innovative treatments for those aged 12-25 with emerging mental health disorders. The integration of cutting‑edge research with safe and effective clinical care enables us to quickly and effectively translate our research findings into clinical services, facilitating continuous improvements to mental health services for the benefit of young people in Australia.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team and contribute to clinical trials and cohort studies of national significance for youth mental health. This position will be responsible for providing relevant support to the Brain and Mind Centre's Youth Mental Health and Technology team. This includes supporting the management and delivery of health services clinical trials and cohort studies, preparing relevant educational materials, performing fundamental aspects of clinical research work, working with clinicians, academics, and youth mental health service providers, and contributing to the efficient operation of the research work area by providing essential research support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Recruit study participants, liaising with potential participants, their clinicians and services, where appropriate.
• Conduct diagnostic interviews with participants using multiple standardised clinical assessment instruments, always adhering to research protocol.
• Liaise and communicate with clinical staff (such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurses, youth workers), as well as research staff located on-site.
• Facilitate referrals into research studies and other forms of continuing care and conduct clinical/research programs as required.
• Coordinate the collection of data, including assisting other research staff with data entry and analysis.
• Assist in presentations to clinical staff and other services to promote and provide information about the research studies.
• Assist with the preparation of publications arising from the study.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours on occasion and travel to the trial sites as necessary.

About you:

• Undertaking a PhD or has completed an Honors year in psychology or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in face‑to‑face patient interaction, with a focus on mental health outcomes.
• Familiar with the administrative requirements of supporting research activities.
• Possess strong attention to detail and a focus on quality when working with data.
• Experience in supporting clinical trials is highly desirable.

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 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.

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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au.

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