• Based in Geelong at the Health, Education and Research Building (HERB)
• A full-time, fixed term role (12 months)
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• The Research Fellow in Psychosis and Minority Groups will engage collaboratively to conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in the field of psychosis within minority groups,
• Create and disseminate knowledge to influence practice and/or policy changes to improve the health and well-being of people who experience stigma from psychosis and membership of minority groups,
• Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship,
• Engage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activities.
  
  

In a typical day/week, you will:

• Build awareness of industry partners and participates in opportunities for research partnerships,
• Support and may lead in applications for external competitive and other funding,
• Develop early career research plan with guidance from mentors and supervisors,
• Participate in intra- and inter-disciplinary research collaborations.
                                                                                                                                         

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD (or working toward a PhD) in mental health or related discipline,
• Must have research experience in the field of psychosis within minority groups, such as people who identify as LGBTQIA+,
• Ability to contribute to and engage with communities through research and dissemination of findings,
• Track record of working with people with lived experience of psychosis and/or minority status.
  
  

Here's how to apply: 
This position is suited to an emerging researcher keen to explore and build on new areas and foster research and researcher development to have real-world impact and contribute to a dynamic and enthusiastic research team.

If this sound like you, please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alison Yung (Professor, Clinical Research) on alison.yung@deakin.edu.au

Position description:  PD_AssocResearchFellow.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 8th of April, 2026.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.