Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health - Virtual Reality

2 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job no: 0054932
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Centre for Youth Mental Health       
Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. pro rata plus 17% super

• Assist with recruitment and conduct qualitative interviews for a VR-based intervention trial focused on supporting youth with psychosis.
• Engage in cutting-edge mental health research at Orygen and The University of Melbourne, advancing treatment for young people.
• 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

The Research Assistant position entails working with the Virtual Reality (VR) Team at Orygen and The University of Melbourne on the VISOR project, a randomised controlled trial focused on developing a VR-based intervention for young people recovering from psychosis. Responsibilities include leading participant recruitment, conducting clinical assessments and interviews, managing study databases, and collaborating with lead investigators to optimize trial processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruit participants for the research trial.
• Collect and record participant information and consent procedures, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Steady development of an academic research profile in the area of Youth Mental Health.
• Support the preparation of regular reports of research outcomes for communication to the funding body.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will excel in building rapport and conducting assessments with young people experiencing mental ill-health, demonstrating autonomy, strong attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills. They should possess excellent organisational abilities and proficiency in relevant software.

You will also have:

• A postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters or doctoral degree) in the behavioural or social sciences and/or related discipline, with subsequent experience.
• Strong rapport-building skills and ability to maintain good working relationships within populations of young people with mental ill-health.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct recruitment and assessments within populations of young people with mental ill-health.

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 – Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
At the University of Melbourne's Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), we are at the forefront of research, inquiry, and innovation in the field of youth mental health. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Professor Patrick McGorry, is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, access prestigious grants, and work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence and practical application.

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

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion  page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , 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

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 22 Mar 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Parkville

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/366582/research-assistant-…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED