Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor

• 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 opportunityThe 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 youThe 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.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Pre-employment checksYour 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 statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include 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 , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.How to applyApplications 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.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources atCopyright The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for this role.CompanyThe University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.CampusesThe University of Sydney has nine official campuses.1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.FacultiesThe University of Sydney has 16 faculties.1. Agriculture and Environment2. Architecture, Design and Planning3. Arts and Social Sciences4. Business (Business School)5. Dentistry6. Education and Social Work7. Engineering and Information Technologies8. Health Sciences9. Law (Sydney Law School)10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)11. Nursing and Midwifery12. Pharmacy13. Science14. Sydney College of the Arts15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music16. Veterinary ScienceNumber of EmployeesFull-time employees: 7616For more information, please visit:Company info Telephone +(61) 2 9351 2222 Location UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
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