Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor in Child Psychology

• Full time, 5 years fixed term. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology

• Opportunity to contribute to research and teaching in a world leading Psychology department

• Base Salary, Level C/D $145,023 - $192,371 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor (Research Focused) in Child Psychology (Level C/D) to join the leadership team in Clinical Child Psychology and Mental Health in the School. The School hosts the Child Behaviour Research Clinic (CBRC), an internationally-renowned research, training and treatment centre for early onset behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children and their families, and Growing Minds Australia (GMA), Australia’s first clinical trials network in child and youth mental health.

The candidate will be expected to contribute at a high level to the ongoing development of research excellence and implementation of evidence-based approaches to child and youth mental health in the School, the CBRC and GMA, the University, and within child health systems more generally.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to leadership of Growing Minds Australia (GMA) and the Child Behaviour Research Clinic (CBRC) in the School of Psychology, University of Sydney

• develop a program of high quality research in clinical child psychology aligned with the strategic goals of the School, GMA, and the CBRC

• obtain research funding from NHMRC/MRFF and other sources to support research in clinical child psychology

• successfully engage partners and stakeholders across community, industry, and government to increase understanding of and funding for child and youth mental health

• attract and supervise PhD and other research students in clinical child psychology

• undertake some specialized teaching in clinical child psychology

• contribute to governance, leadership and engagement in the School, Faculty, and University.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Child Psychology who has:

• a PhD in Psychology with expertise in clinical child psychology and mental health; Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (or international equivalent)

• a registration as a psychologist with an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in clinical psychology, or eligibility for registration with an AoPE in clinical psychology

• an approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) or eligibility to undertake PsyBA approved supervisor training

• a strong track record of peer reviewed publications in clinical child psychology relative to opportunity

• demonstrated ability to attract research funding from external funding sources

• experience in leadership roles in clinical child psychology and partner and stakeholder engagement

• ability to contribute to specialized teaching in clinical child psychology

• ability to contribute to governance leadership and engagement in the School, Faculty, and University.

Candidates should indicate which level they wish to apply for, however, the selection panel reserves the right to make offers based on its appraisal of the candidate’s skills, experience, and knowledge.

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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 which 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.

How to apply

Applications via the Apply button at the top of the page. The application should include:

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) that:

  • indicates the level for which you are applying

  • explicitly addresses each of the above selection criteria

  • lists any career disruptions that should be taken into consideration in relation to your achievements relative to opportunity.

• CV (Max 4 pages) that includes:

  • relevant education/employment

  • relevant publications and grants received, including list of all authors/investigators in authorship order

  • relevant teaching/supervision experience any other details you consider relevant.

Please do not submit any other additional supporting information. This will be requested if needed.

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Wednesday 08 May 2024 11:59 PM