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Salary- Prime opportunity to support mental health research through the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences.
- Fixed Term for 5 years and full-time position in a central Hawthorn location.
- Staff benefits include discount study fees and options for hybrid work.
Join the School of Health Sciences and the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences in a primary appointment for a 5-year Wellcome Trust-funded research project (2024-2018) focused on predicting relapse in individuals with bipolar disorder. Reporting to Professor Greg Murray, Director of Mood Disorder Research and Practice, the Project Manager will oversee the coordination of a multi-study project spanning Australia, New Zealand, India, and Germany.Responsibilities include managing the projects four work packages, supervising project staff, collaborating with international study leads, overseeing budgets, and ensuring timely completion of the project’s Australian study. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in mental health research, with the ability to build professional networks globally.This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic international clinical research team, contribute to scientific publications, and make a significant impact in the field of mental health research. Apply now to be part of this innovative and challenging project.For more information about the role, please see the Position Description at the bottom of the page.About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the following key accountabilities:
- Completed large-scale research projects in clinical psychology or psychiatry.
- Experience recruiting participants with a mental health diagnosis.
- Experience conducting clinical trials or cohort studies.
- Demonstrated ability to flexibly respond to and independently address unexpected challenges emerging in completion of a large-scale research project.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Degree in psychology or related discipline
- Post graduate training in psychology or related discipline (preferred)
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Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.For more information about this role, please contact Eve atPlease Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on .Applications Close: Sunday July 14th at 11pm.Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.Equity and Diversity
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