"Postdoctoral Researcher"

Role type: Fixed-Term for 2 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Salary: $122,212 - $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead impactful mental health research / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Develop valuable research skills
• Apply now to coordinate a groundbreaking project preventing child emotional abuse and shaping public health approaches
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you'll lead a 2-year national project funded by the MRFF Mental Health Research grant, focusing on preventing child emotional abuse. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate mixed-methods research, collaborate with partners across multiple institutions, and generate evidence-based materials to enhance understanding of this critical issue. This role offers you the chance to make a real-world impact while developing your skills in population mental health research within a supportive team environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Mixed Methods Research: Coordinate four projects, contributing to qualitative and quantitative data analysis and collection.
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Establish a project reference group and liaise effectively with partners across multiple institutions.
• Ensure Ethical Compliance: Develop ethics applications and meet reporting requirements for the project.
• Contribute to Knowledge Dissemination: Draft manuscripts on project findings and assist with other knowledge outputs.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field, possessing strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, and experience in running large-scale research projects with multiple stakeholders.

You may also:

• Have a PhD or near completion in psychology, public health, or a related field.
• Possess experience in designing and conducting qualitative research methods.
• Demonstrate a developing national profile through academic publications and conference presentations.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively to meet project goals and deadlines.

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

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 (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

Applications close: 11:55PM Sunday 24 August 2025 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.