Research Assistant

Role type: Full-time ; Fixed-term for 1 year

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)

Department: P s ychiatry

Salary: Level A -$ 85,555 - $116,094 p er annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% superannuation

• Contribute to groundbreaking PTSD research / Work with leading trauma experts / Develop valuable clinical and research skills

• Apply now to be part of a transformative study investigating innovative PTSD treatments at Australia's National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Research Assistant at Phoenix Australia, you'll play a crucial role in advancing posttraumatic mental health research. You'll support various projects, including the U.S. Department of Defense funded STOP Trial, investigating the effectiveness of Silexan in treating PTSD. You'll gain invaluable experience in participant recruitment, clinical assessments, data management, and research administration while working alongside leading experts in trauma research and treatment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Research Activities: Screen and recruit participants, administer assessments, and conduct structured clinical interviews for intervention studies.

• Manage Data and Databases: Maintain project databases, securely track and transfer participant data, and contribute to data analysis and reporting.

• Support Project Administration: Assist with ethics applications, attend project meetings, and contribute to manuscript preparation and conference papers.

• Ensure Participant Wellbeing: Liaise with mental health professionals to facilitate support for study participants as needed.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related mental health field, possessing excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment focused on posttraumatic mental health.

You may also:

• Have completed or be working towards an Honours degree in psychology or a related mental health field.

• Possess prior experience in health, mental health, or clinical research environments.

• Have experience in recruiting study participants and conducting longitudinal or intervention studies.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Show enthusiasm for developing expertise in posttraumatic mental health issues.

• Have experience with statistical programs like SPSS or R (desirable).

• Possess knowledge of posttraumatic mental health research and clinical literature (desirable).

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

Your new team – Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne was established in the 1960s. It is one of the largest Departments in the Melbourne Medical School. There are about 120 academic and professional staff, 140 honorary staff and 50 students pursuing research degrees from Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. A further 240 students are enrolled in graduate coursework programs, including the flagship Master of Psychiatry program. The Department plays a key role in the medical curriculum of the graduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, providing rotations in mental health for medical students and teaching in other sections of the course. The Department also offers opportunities for students undertaking research projects in the MD course.

The Department is located across a broad reach of Melbourne, including teaching and research units at Austin Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent's Health, Northern Health and Western Health . The Department also has units at two private hospitals: Albert Road Clinic (Ramsay Health Care) and The Melbourne Clinic (Healthscope).

The Department's research focuses on improving our understanding and treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. It covers a broad range of psychiatric research, including prediction and biomarker research, neuropsychiatry, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, psychosocial research, economic evaluation, ethics, psychiatric epidemiology, and mental health service delivery.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods . To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

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Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria ^

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Dijana Pourgoutzidis via email at hr- , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday,2 September 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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