Research Assistant, Clinical Neuroimaging

Job no: 0061926
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Part-time (0.8-1 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a plus 17% super

• Unique chance to make significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of mental illness
• Be a part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Research Assistant to join the dynamic team at the Depression and Anxiety Neuroscience Group, based in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne. You will be at the forefront of groundbreaking research, delving into the neuroscience of mood and anxiety disorders and contributing to a project funded by the prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council. Working closely with leading experts in the field, you will gain invaluable experience in conducting research assessments, processing neuroimaging data, and fostering collaborations with various stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in independent and team-based research, contributing to protocol development and ethics submissions.
• Liaise with clinic staff and psychiatrists to facilitate study referrals and assist during treatments.
• Coordinate MRI scans, collect participant data, conduct assessments, and securely manage neuroimaging data.

Who We Are Looking For

You excel in building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Your clear communication and report-writing skills drive impactful contributions to research endeavors.

You will also have:

• An Honours or post-graduate degree in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience contributing to independent or team-based research.
• Highly developed organisational and time-management skills, including demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet project deadlines.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

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

Your New Team – Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution focused on advancing mental health research and education. With a dedicated team and diverse research areas, we strive to improve understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of mental health.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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 Tara 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

Applications close: 13 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time