Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Education

Job no: 0060860
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level A – $101,460 – $108,960 p.a. plus 17% super

About the Role

Develop and advance a research agenda focused on primary school mental health and well-being, under the direct supervision of Associate Professor Jon Quach and Dr Georgia Dawson. You will be based within the Learning Intervention Academic Group of the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne. The role will focus on developing, implementing, evaluating novel approaches to understanding how schools support the mental health and well-being of their students. You will conduct increasingly independent research in a highly collaborative environment, leading to the preparation and publication of research outcomes in leading conferences and journals. In addition, you will be supported to apply for collaborative and independent research grants (e.g. ARC DECRA) towards the second half of this position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working directly with academic supervisors to develop and execute a research agenda related to student mental health in primary schools, such as MTSS
• Preparing ethics applications
• Contributing to and leading research publications, reports and dissemination activities

Who We Are Looking For

You should have a strong record of contributions to peer-reviewed publications, considering the opportunities available. Additionally, you must demonstrate proven experience in coordinating research projects, ensuring adherence to ethical standards. Strong experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting, specifically in at least one of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs, is crucial. Superior organizational and time management skills are also essential for success in this role.

You will also have:

• A PhD qualification in an appropriate field (eg education, wellbeing, psychology or other Allied Health), awarded in the past 3 years
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team culture
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to meet agreed deadlines and achieve project goals, both within and outside the University

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Faculty of Education
https://education.unimelb.edu.au

The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. The Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.

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 .

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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 any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

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)
• A 3-page overview of a proposed research agenda related to student mental health in primary schools 

^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 Nick Petersen 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.

Applications close: 3 Sunday March 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description:   0060860_PostDoctoral Research Fellow