"Part Time (0.4-0.6 FTE) 2-year fixed term opportunity for a Senior Research Fellow or Research Focused Academic in Mental Health Epidemiologist / Data Scientist"

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Focused Academic to join the School of Psychological Medicine. This research-focused academic role is suited to an emerging authority in mental health epidemiology and/or data science, with a strong national reputation and a record of impactful scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will contribute independent and innovative research, provide leadership within the school, and support the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. You will join a team led by Professor Nick Glozier, a consultant psychiatrist specialising in epidemiology, trials, and health services research. Professor Glozier is a theme leader in the ARC Life Course Centre of Excellence and has secured nationally competitive grants as Chief Investigator.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with Professor Nick Glozier and academic peers
• build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research
• disseminate research knowledge and facilitate knowledge transfer to drive impact
• lead successful competitive research grants and/or generate other research income
• mentor and guide lower-level academics
• contribute to governance, committees, and strategic initiatives
• engage in translational research and community outreach.

About you

• PhD or similar higher degree in a relevant field for level B and C
• minimum 3 years post-PhD experience for Level C
• significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
• strong analytical skills in modelling time trends and prevalence data
• biostatistics for clinical trials and cohort studies
• experience working with large, multi-wave datasets (e.g., ABS, AIHW, HILDA)
• reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline
• established network of academic, industry and professional stakeholders
• experience supervising and mentoring others
• developing knowledge of key strategic issues in the higher education sector

Highly desirable:

• experience with data linkage techniques
• use of health service data
• familiarity with government data assets (e.g., PLIDA, National Disability Data Asset)
• experience with meta-analytic techniques.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Glozier prior to applying via e-mail on nick.glozier@sydney.edu.au or phone (02) 9515 1596

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au

The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Thursday 27 November 2025 11:59 PM