Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A / B
Salary package: $74,775 - $93,855 / $101,805 - $115,428 (pro-rata) plus 17% Superannuation

Term: Part Time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term (until June 2024)

• Research-intensive position coordinating multi-site, multi-institutional suicide prevention research project
• Position is within a vibrant mental health and suicide prevention research centre, with a dedicated and supportive team of lived experience researchers
• Lived experience of suicidal thoughts/behaviour or mental health issues, personally or as a family member/friend is required expertise

Position overview

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the Research School of Psychology, the ANU Medical School, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the Research School of Population Health (RSPH). These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.  

A unique and exciting opportunity exists for a part-time (0.8FTE) Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow to join the RSPH Centre for Mental Health Research, for a new suicide prevention research project evaluating safe spaces as an alternative to the emergency department for people experiencing emotional distress. The position is situated within the Lived Experience Research Unit, and lived experience of suicidal thoughts/behaviour or mental health issues is required expertise for the position. This may be personally or as a carer, family member or friend. The Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow will take day-to-day responsibility for the management of research activities associated with the project, in collaboration with the Chief Investigator and Partner team. Key responsibilities will include supervision of the Research Officer, co-ordination of ethics applications and project materials, management of data collection and analysis, collaboration with partner organisations and others with lived experience in co-design and co-analysis activities, and the preparation of reports and academic outputs. The position would suit someone with experience in co-production, participatory action research, implementation science or similar, in a suicide prevention or mental health research context.

The Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow will work as part of a large, multi-disciplinary project team, reporting to A/Prof Michelle Banfield at ANU. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with researchers across a large number of academic and partner organisations and will need to be highly organised and an outstanding communicator. The position is funded until June 2024.

For more information about the position, please contact A/Prof Michelle Banfield via email [email protected] or phone 0434 766 291.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: [email protected]   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.