Research Fellow Level A/Level B – Psychiatry – HER Centre Australia

Job No.: 682992

Location: The Alfred campus

Employment Type: Full Time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 p.a. Level A plus 17% employer superannuation or
$118,973 - $141,283 p.a. Level B plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Research Fellow to join a dynamic group of researchers working on innovative clinical trials and projects in women's mental health. This is a unique opportunity to work within collaborative team under the leadership of Professor Jayashri Kulkarni (AM).

You will contribute to the development, implementation and dissemination of impactful research projects and trials focused on women’s mental health. This includes designing study protocols, preparing ethics submissions, conducting data analysis, publishing in high-impact journals, and contributing to competitive grant applications.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A doctoral qualification in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline
• A strong research track record relative to opportunity, including publications and grant activity
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation using tools such as SPSS, R or similar
• High-level communication, time management and collaboration skills
• Experience in mentoring or supervising students and/or junior staff

What you’ll do:

• Design, oversee, and implement research studies from protocol development through to analysis and publication
• Collaborate across academic and clinical teams to deliver project milestones and high-impact outcomes
• Prepare research proposals, ethics submissions and reports for funding and regulatory bodies
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences and seminars
• Supervise HDR students and contribute to building research capacity within the Department

For more information about us: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria. Please indicate whether you are applying at Level A or B, depending on your experience and qualifications. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Eveline Mu, Research Fellow and Manager, [email protected], +61 3 9076 6589

Position Description: Position Description - Level A Position Description- Level B

Applications Close: Sunday 21 September at 11:55pm AEST