Research Associate

1 month ago

Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time
  • Work on a project that focuses on understanding the impacts of misinformation, including visual and AI-generated misinformation, on cognition and behaviour, and developing psychological interventions to reduce these impacts
  • Level A, full-time appointment on a fixed-term basis for 24 months with a possibility of extension depending on funding and performance
  • Base salary range: $103,202 p.a. plus 17% superannuation 

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Ecker Memory & Cognition lab at UWA’s School of Psychological Science is directed by Professor Ullrich Ecker. Research in the EMC Lab focuses on human memory, reasoning, and the processing of misinformation.

The School of Psychological Science comprises over 40 staff who deliver a world-class research and education experience to approximately 5000 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. The School is also responsible for the research training of over 130 PhD students, many of whom have been awarded PhD scholarships. The School is research intensive with internationally recognized expertise in Human Factors, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Perception, Cognition, Developmental Psychology, Social and Personality Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology.

About the opportunity

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will conduct collaborative experimental research  exploring the impacts of misinformation and developing interventions to combat these impacts. You will engage with PhD and Honours students, as well as a network of local, national, and international collaborators. The project is funded by the Australian Research Council.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

  • PhD in cognitive psychology or related field
  • Demonstrated commitment in participating in high-quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in respected scholarly journals   
  • Demonstrated support of ethical principles and open-science procedures
  • Competence in using experimental/survey software (incl. Qualtrics), statistical tools (incl. R), and online testing platforms (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk / Prolific)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to build effective and positive working relationships with diverse collaborators and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of and experience with artificial intelligence systems, including large-language models

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD - Research Associate 517269.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 3 June 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ullrich Ecker at ullrich.ecker@uwa.edu.au

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

  • We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
  • We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
  • We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
  • We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
  • We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

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