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Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Application Deadline 29 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionFull time, 2 years fixed term, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of PsychologyResearch Associate / Fellow (Project Manager) sought for national-study of childhood trauma, adversity, and child mental health (MRFF-funded); led by Professor David HawesBase Salary $109,301 - $173,492(Level A/B) p.a + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe School of Psychology at the University of Sydney are currently seeking an experienced Research Associate / Fellow (Project Manager) who will lead project management of a 2-year national project on childhood trauma and adversity funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), in the School of Psychology, University of Sydney.This project will develop innovative clinical assessment practices for use with families of children who have experienced trauma and adversity, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Research methods incorporate the large-scale collection and analysis of psychometric/normative data, as well as intensive co-design and qualitative interviewing.Your key responsibilities will be to:lead project management (e.g. communicate with stakeholders across multiple institutions; oversee project budget, hire/supervise project staff)develop and implement research procedures with vulnerable families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (e.g., online data-collection; parent interviews; co-design)data management and analysis, literature reviews, writing publicationsensure that research ethics requirements and standards are met for the project.exercise a high degree of initiative and judgement in coordinating multiple activities concurrently, including hiring, managing and supervising junior researchers, and resolving complex issues associated with project deliverywork with a range of staff across multiple project teams and stakeholders in the University environment to meet objectivesusing previous project management and administration experience, the Associate will resolve issues and utilise knowledge of project management to be successful in the role.About youThe 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 Research Associate / Fellow (Project Manager) who has:PhD in psychology or related fieldsexperience conducting and publishing child mental health researchskills engaging and interviewing parents/caregivers in vulnerable families (e.g., codesign or other research)skills working with large data sets, including data management and current best-practice statistical methods (including that relevant to measurement/psychometric research)knowledge of current literature regarding trauma, adversity and mental healthAbility to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily workexcellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes.Work RightsYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.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.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.Copyright The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr