Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health

One or two Research Assistants (RA, cumulative 1.0 FTE) are required to work across two trials based at Orygen relating to mood disorders in youth.  The first, called The Bipolar early interventions using new digital technologies (BLEND) project is a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a new service model including evidence based pharmacological, psychological, and interventions for youth with early-stage bipolar disorder.

The second study is a feasibility study for a yoga-based intervention for young people experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The study is looking at an innovative yoga, meditation, and breathing program to improve depressive and anxiety symptoms among young people in Melbourne, Victoria.

In accordance with Australian Good Clinical Practice guidelines, the Research Assistant will be responsible for recruiting research participants, conducting clinical research interviews, collecting, and recording accurate study data, regulatory reporting and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.   After hour’s and weekend work may be required. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, most research interviews will take place via telehealth. However, in-person and on-site work will return towards the end of 2021 following Orygen’s COVID roadmap.

What we offer you

We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you – including generous leave, child care subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love!

If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.

To ensure the University provides a safe environment for children, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

For full position information go to: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/listing and search by the job title or job number.

Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.  We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.

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