Research Fellow, Autism

3 months ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0063627
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:
Academic Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
Academic Level C - $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
- Lead and shape Mindful’s autism research program, integrating innovative research models with existing mental health services and government-funded projects.
- Unique role offering the opportunity to shape future autism service delivery via research outcomes.
- 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**

We are seeking a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join the Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health within the Department of Psychiatry.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the autism research program at Mindful, which has a strong history of collaboration with the Department of Health in mental health workforce initiatives around autism training and service delivery. The role provides an opportunity to influence future autism service delivery in Victoria.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead and design research activities for the Mindful Autism Program.
- Design quantitative and qualitative research to capture the experience of stakeholders.
- Evaluation and understand impact of Mindful’s autism training in a workforce capacity.

**Who We Are Looking For**

**Research Fellow**:
You will possess a PhD, or be working towards one, or hold an Honours or Masters qualification in a relevant discipline, combined with a record of research publications and presentations.

With experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, you will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage with various stakeholders in health services and academia, particularly within mental health and autism sectors.

Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies, will be beneficial.

Your advanced communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively build and maintain established stakeholder relationships. You will have the capacity to work both independently and as a supportive team member

**Senior Research Fellow**:
In addition to the Research Fellow requirements above, you must hold a PhD in a field relevant to public health, psychology, allied health, social work, medicine, or nursing, coupled with a strong record of research excellence, including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Your experience will include preparing and successfully securing funding through research proposals to external bodies, and you will have a demonstrated ability to manage significant research objectives and programs effectively.

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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