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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Youth mental health and mood disorders)
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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Youth mental health and mood disorders)
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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Youth mental health and mood disorders)
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
Post-Doctoral Fellow (Youth mental health and mood disorders)
Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week) Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Remuneration: $113,911 - $137,092 base (+17% super, annual leave loading) Location: Randwick, Sydney (Minimum 3 days in the office required).
About The Role
This position will undertake research using the Kids and Sibs study, a longitudinal investigation examining predictors of bipolar disorder development in a high-risk population with up to 15 years of follow-up. The study includes rich phenotypic data, as well as neuroimaging and blood biomarkers (including genetic data) on up to 440 individuals, with varying lengths of follow up (PI Mitchell). The data are aligned with an international dataset (across four US Universities) ensuring opportunities for robust replication. We also encourage applicants with broad interests in neuroscience and epidemiology relating skills, as additional research opportunities are available using linked data research, and intervention development/evaluation (PI Ratheesh). Applicants with prior research expertise relating to bipolar disorder or depression are especially encouraged.
The position is part funded by the Centre for Research Excellence in Bipolar Disorder (https://www.corebd.com.au/).
Key Skills And Experience Required
Level A
A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience. An understanding of youth mental health, mood disorders, prevention and prediction that supports such data analyses. Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision. Conceptualisation and completion of data analyses with skills related to epidemiology or neuroscience. Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships. Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students. Excellent time management with a proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
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Full details can be found in the position description.
UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Flexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours) Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays Career development opportunities Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice. Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
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Pre-Employment Checks
Preferred Required
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation National and International Criminal history checks Entitlement to work and ID checks Working With Children Checks Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration Verification of relevant qualifications Verification of relevant professional membership Employment history and reference checks Financial responsibility assessments/checks Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Role Enquiries
Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Thursday 2nd July, before 11.30pm Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 11 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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