Position Number: 0065392
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
Department: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: Academic Level A - $83,468-$113,262 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct research on sleep and memory in depression by recruiting participants, collecting data, and conducting sleep studies.
- Work with leading mental health, sleep, and cognition researchers at Orygen and the University of Melbourne in an innovative pilot study.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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The Research Assistant will support the “Sleep and Memory” study, investigating the relationship between sleep oscillations and memory consolidation in depression. This role involves participant recruitment, conducting assessments, and setting participants up for overnight sleep recordings. Working closely with researchers at Orygen and the University of Melbourne, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge mental health research in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaise with clinical teams and recruit research participants from mental health services as well as from the community.
- Conduct research assessments with participants using a range of standardised clinical and cognitive measures according to the study protocol.
- Set participants up with sleep recording equipment according to a standardised operating procedure.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an organised and adaptable researcher with a strong interest in mental health and sleep, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration. They will be a proactive team player with the ability to manage changing priorities, contribute to research projects, and engage with participants, including conducting interviews when required.
You may also have:
- A postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters, or doctoral degree) in an appropriate field of research (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline), or substantial progress towards a PhD.
- A strong interest in mental health disorders and/or sleep.
- Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic or research career trajectory
- Demonstrated ability to follow standardised research protocols and conduct quantitative/qualitative data analysis, including working with databases.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
At the University of Melbourne's Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), we are at the forefront of research, inquiry, and innovation in the field of youth mental health. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Professor Patrick McGorry, is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, access prestigious grants, and work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence and practical application.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
