Research Fellow, Implementation Science in Addition Treatment

Overview

Research Fellow, Implementation Science in Addiction Treatment

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Job Details

Job No.: 683764

Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, Richmond

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Responsibilities

• Drive impact as a Research Fellow in a national NHMRC-funded implementation trial
• Join a supportive and collaborative addiction research environment
• Work alongside leading experts in neuroscience-informed treatment innovation

The Opportunity

The Clinical and Social Research (CSR) team at Turning Point investigates the medical, psychological and social factors influencing addiction and the impact of treatments. After successful trials of Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) for alcohol use disorder, the team has received an NHMRC Partnership Grant to study CBM implementation in alcohol withdrawal services nationwide. This role plays a key part in delivering the study.

The Research Fellow will support the design, coordination and implementation of a Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) platform and toolkit. Working with clinicians, patients and researchers, the role will ensure the platform is practical and effective in alcohol withdrawal service settings. Responsibilities include managing trial operations, contributing to research design, conducting mixed methods data collection and analysis, preparing reports and publications, developing ethics and grant applications and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project goals.

The position requires a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, strong analytical skills and proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Experience in data management and statistical analysis software such as Excel, STATA or R, along with qualitative analysis tools such as NVivo, is essential. The role also calls for demonstrated stakeholder engagement capabilities and an emerging track record of quality research outputs.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – 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. Learn more about Monash.

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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.

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: Dr Joshua Garfield, +61 3 8413 8711 or Professor Victoria Manning, +61 3 0428 337 961

Position Description: Research Fellow in Implementation Science in Addiction Treatment

Applications Close: Sunday 14 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST

Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Research
• Industries: Higher Education

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