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The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.
For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research. This role will work in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force to conduct programs to understand and promote better mental health in Australian Defence Force personnel. This involves participating in controlled trials of mental health interventions for personnel, mental health studies, project management, statistical analysis, and report writing.
About the role
- $113k - $121k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 2 years
- Full time (35 hours)
The role reports to Scientia Professor Richard Bryant and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute both independently and collaboratively with a research team in the School of Psychology and the Australian Defence Force to conduct intervention studies on mental health.
- Conduct literature reviews regarding mental health in defence personnel, as well as psychological interventions for common mental disorders.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-review publication, including content creation, statistical reporting, and summarising literature reviews.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD in a related discipline and relevant experience in the field of mental health.
- Demonstrated experience with sophisticated statistical analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesise peer-reviewed literature.
- Demonstrated experience working in a research management role.
- 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.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Richard Bryant
E: r.bryant@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: November 13th, 2025
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