Job no: 0063872
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Academic B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Work direcly with Emeritus Professor Anthony Jorm on an exciting NHMRC funded research project
- Contribute to a project aimed at figuring out the optimal way for scientists and science-informed professionals to come to a consensus
- 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 a post-doctoral position to work with Emeritus Professor Anthony Jorm on research funded by his NHMRC Investigator Grant. The work includes projects to optimize how scientists and science-informed professionals come to a consensus and to investigate how nations can improve their population’s mental health.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on group decision making
- Running a Delphi study on how scientists and science-informed professionals can come to an optimal consensus
- Supervising a part-time research assistant
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a self-motivated and driven postdoctoral researcher to join a high performing research team focused on excellence and led by Emeritus Professor Anthony Jorm. Our ideal candidate will have good statistical data analysis skills, and experience using statistical packages such as SPSS and Stata which they'll utilise to run quantitative research programs. They will have a high level of attention to detail, and be able to manage their own workload consistently achieving strong outcomes. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with stakeholders from both policy and research environments, and able to produce high quality publications based on research findings.
You will also have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. quantitative health, psychological or social science)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve project goals and meet agreed deadlines.
- Demonstrated potential for leadership in research as evidenced by experience running large-scale research projects with multiple stakeholders.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Your New Team – Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange.
MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere - building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally - with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.
Since its inception, the School has grown rapidly in size, scope and reputation and has consistently attracted leading academics and researchers who bring globally leading skills, insights and expertise. We continue to attract increasing levels of competitive funding from governments and from a range of renowned philanthropic organisations and individuals.
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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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
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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
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen 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.
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