The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago. It is known internationally as...Job no:
0063872Location:
ParkvilleRole type:
Full-time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2025Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment/School:
Melbourne School of Population and Global HealthSalary:
Academic B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% superAbout the RoleThis 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 makingRunning a Delphi study on how scientists and science-informed professionals can come to an optimal consensusSupervising a part-time research assistantWho We Are Looking ForWe 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.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.Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceThe responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)Please ensure that you apply through the
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