Hybrid Post-Doctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow in School-Based Vaping Prevention na USYD

• Full-time, fixed-term role until 31 May 2027, with possible extension

• Dynamic opportunity for 2x Post-Doctoral Research Associates or Post-Doctoral Research Fellows to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use

• Base Salary Level A $105,314 - $116,679 OR Level B $122,830 - $145,858 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

At the Matilda Centre, we bring together world-leading researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience and community to share skills, synergise data, harness new technologies and trial innovative programs to prevent and treat mental and substance use disorders.

We are looking for either 2x Post-Doctoral Research Associates or Post-Doctoral Research Fellows to join the Matilda Centre and work across various projects related to the prevention of vaping.

The positions will involve the coordination of ongoing research trials to evaluate the OurFutures Vaping program among high school students, as well as contributing to the development and evaluation of new vaping prevention resources for priority populations, including young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and primary school students. You will also be involved in research translation activities, supporting the roll out of the programs to Australian schools via the not-for-profit organisation, the Our Futures Institute. Further details regarding the prevention program, can be found using the link below:

https://ourfuturesinstitute.org.au/prevention-programs/?filter=vaping

Your key responsibilities as a Level A Post-Doctoral Research Associate will be to:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research, contributing to discipline knowledge

• develop and refine research skills under the guidance of senior academics

• provide informal mentoring and support to students within the discipline

• engage in administrative tasks and participate in faculty or school meetings

• foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration and excellence

• contribute to university and faculty strategic initiatives and other relevant projects.

Your key responsibilities as a Level B Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (in addition to the above) will be to:

• Focus on publications, conference presentations, and securing research funding

• develop and maintain a strong research profile, including peer-reviewed publications and engagement in translational research with industry, policy, or community impact

• contribute to competitive research grant applications and ensure research excellence and quality

• provide mentorship to early-career academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate

• engage in academic service, including administrative tasks, faculty meetings, and promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture

• share expertise through industry collaboration, public forums, seminars, and strategic contributions to the university’s mission.

When lodging your application, please indicate your preference in appointment level (if any).

About you

For a Level A Post-Doctoral Research Associate

• Completed or near completion of PhD (within 6 months) in Psychology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education or a relevant field

• Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating public health interventions, with a focus on high school students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and/or primary school aged students desirable, but not essential

• excellent planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

• demonstrated research experience and engagement in scholarly activity in the fields of substance use prevention or treatment and/or mental health, with the ability to build and maintain academic, industry, and professional networks

• demonstrated understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, and experience and skill in ethical approvals, data collection, management and analysis.

For a Level B Post-Doctoral Research Associate (in addition to the above)

• Completed a PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education or a relevant field

• proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity in the fields of substance use prevention or treatment and/or mental health

• developing independent research profile within the discipline or area of expertise

• experience supervising and mentoring others, including junior research staff.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

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.

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.

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How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au

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