Research Officer, Psychiatry
Job No.: 683534
Location: Notting Hill
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as a Research Officer at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive and collaborative community driving psychedelic research
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of clinical research in psychedelic science and therapies as a Research Officer within the Clinical Psychedelic Lab. This position supports the successful delivery of clinical trials and other lab operations by managing a range of complex research activities, including trial coordination, regulatory submissions, site operations, data analysis, report writing, participant engagement, and other activities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role contributes to a safe and compliant research environment that upholds the highest clinical and ethical standards.
Working in close collaboration with researchers, educators and clinicians, this position supports the end-to-end coordination of clinical trials and related research activities. Responsibilities include managing participant screening and assessments, preparing trial documentation and reports, facilitating stakeholder engagement and contributing to reports and academic publications. The role also supports various other activities, including general administration, supporting the delivery of training programs, supporting other staff across the team, and helping to enhance the reach and impact of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab’s work.
We are seeking someone with a degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with demonstrated strengths in research and project coordination. Strong analytical, organisational and data management skills are essential for success in this role, as is familiarity with trial design and treatment protocols in clinical psychedelic research.
This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and innovative research environment that is contributing to new knowledge in mental health treatment. Applications are encouraged from individuals interested in supporting high-quality research and education in this emerging field.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head, the Clinical Psychedelic Lab, Dept Psychiatry: psychedelic@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Monday 25 August 2025,11:55pm AEST
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