Level A and Level B Research Fellow, Psychiatry
Job No.: 679080
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 18 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:
$83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
$118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as a Research Fellow in mental health at a top 50 university
- Join a collaborative team evaluating animal models in psychiatry research
- Be part of building a global resource that supports discovery and innovation
The Opportunity
The Psychiatry Monash team have 2 positions available as a Research Fellow at Level A and Level B as part of a Wellcome funded project on ‘collecting and evaluating animal models in mental health science and building an online resource for researchers’.
This position will contribute to two key areas: evaluating animal models of psychosis, depression or anxiety, and developing an online resource to support researchers worldwide. This role is focused on rigorous data extraction and literature evaluation, with no laboratory work involved. You will help shape how animal model data is assessed and presented to ensure it is both transparent and useful to the wider scientific community.
With a strong emphasis on critical appraisal and synthesis of literature, your expertise will be key to refining standards in how preclinical models are reviewed and used in mental health research.
We are seeking candidates with a doctoral qualification in behavioural neuroscience or a closely related field, or have an honours degree with significant progress toward a doctorate. You will bring demonstrated analytical skills, a track record of peer-reviewed publications and experience in data extraction for systematic reviews or meta-analyses. Strong proficiency with software tools such as R and Python and AI software and a willingness to adopt new technologies will also support your success.
If you're passionate about research that informs better science and you're ready to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.
The successful applicant will be appointed at either Level A and Level B, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Please specify in your cover letter the level that you are applying for.
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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: Associate Professor Rachel Hill, Head of Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory, +61 3 8572 2917
Position Descriptions:
Level A Research Fellow
Level B Research Fellow
Applications Close: Tuesday 27 May 2025 11:55pm AEST
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