Research Associate- Translational Research, Youth Mental Health

Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term

Remuneration: Level A Academic $88K- $117 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Research Associate will join the Population Child Health Clinical Research Group within the School of Clinical Medicine at UNSW to support translational research aimed at enhancing the mental health, wellbeing, and development of children and young people at local, national, and international levels. The role will primarily focus on conducting mixed methods implementation evaluations of youth mental health care models.

The Research Associate will contribute to multiple projects, including the Youth Integration Project (YIP), which seeks to improve service integration, access, and outcomes for young people.

The position will report to the Head of the Research Group and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, psychology, implementation science, youth mental health, or related fields), or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or professional accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews and focus groups.
• Demonstrated competency in basic quantitative analysis and interpretation of health-related data.
• Experience conducting research with young people, families, or mental health service users is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality academic writing and reports.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet project deadlines.
• Experience preparing ethics applications and grant submissions is desirable.
• Commitment to research translation and improving outcomes for vulnerable and priority populations.

Pre-employment Checks Required:

• Verification of Qualification
• NSW Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
• Criminal Records Check

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before Sunday 22^nd June 2025 at 11:30pm.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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