Job No.: 669734
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University as a Research Fellow
• Join our inclusive community of neuroscientists and clinical psychologists
• Be surrounded by experts driving innovative eating disorder interventions

The Opportunity

Join the team as Research Fellow in Psychology/Neuroscience: Understanding and Novel Interventions for Eating Disorders and be an integral part of the Addiction and Impulsivity Research Lab, (www.monash.edu/medicine/psych/antonio-verdejo-garcia-lab) and contribute to the broader research efforts of the Australian Centre for Eating Disorders Research and Translation (www.eatingdisordersresearch.org.au/).

This position will coordinate innovative multimodal assessment and intervention studies focused on eating disorders and will involve developing comprehensive research and treatment protocols that incorporate biological, psychological and functional assessments. 

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary project team that includes neuroscientists, clinical psychologists and clinical scientists, you will drive research aimed at improving our understanding and treatment of eating disorders. Your contributions will extend to supervising research staff, providing guidance to junior researchers and contributing to or preparing research proposals for submission to external funding bodies. You will also be involved in overseeing the conduct of research, producing high-quality publications and presenting findings at national and international forums.

We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline such as Psychology or Neuroscience, or equivalent qualifications and research experience. You will also bring demonstrated skills in statistical analysis, research proposal writing and manuscript preparation, as well as experience in clinical study coordination and cognitive assessments. A solid understanding of data management systems like RedCAP and experience with populations affected by eating disorders are also key to this role.

If you are passionate about advancing research in this vital area and want to be part of a leading research team, we encourage you to apply.

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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Professor Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Professor (Research), + 61 3 9905 5374

Position Description: Research Fellow - Eating Disorders Study Coordinator

Applications Close: Sunday 20 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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