• Based in School of Psychology, at the Adelaide University Magill Campus 
• Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term contract until December 2027

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.  

This position is responsible for undertaking research activities associated with a Heart Foundation funded grant. The study involves co-producing and testing the acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based psychological intervention to reduce anxiety in patients with atrial fibrillation. The role includes developing intervention materials through co-design and then delivering the intervention as part of acceptability and feasibility testing. Limited travel to regional South Australia may be required.

Work that matters  

The Core Responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead ethics approval and reporting processes related to the project.
• Manage the logistical elements of the project including participant recruitment and scheduling, along with communication between investigators.
• Coordinate the development of new intervention materials through co-design.
• Facilitate focus groups, workshops, and interviews with cardiac patients and health professionals.
• Lead the delivery of acceptability and feasibility testing, including administering the intervention and collecting qualitative and quantitative outcome data.

The team  

This position reports to Prof Hannah Keage, in the School of Psychology at Adelaide University. Other investigators on the project include Prof Prash Sanders, A/Prof Adrian Elliot, Dr Melissa Middeldorp and Prof Amanda Hutchinson from Adelaide University, and Prof Lisa Beatty from Flinders University. This research feeds into Adelaide University’s Personal and Societal Health stream, which focuses on research that improves health, equity, and wellbeing through prevention, better care, and stronger connections between health, social policy, and community outcomes.

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Our people   

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and meeting new people. You will experience a range of tasks and interactions, keeping your workday interesting and engaging.   

Experience  

To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  

• A postgraduate qualification in psychology (e.g. Honours or Masters).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in the context of running a research project including, but not limited to, research participants, clinical scientists and consumer advocates.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities and demands in the context of research.
• High level of interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment including with consumer advisory groups and project investigator teams.
• Expertise in, or enthusiasm to learn, co-design and qualitative analytical approaches.
• Highly developed research and report writing skills, including ethics reporting and manuscript submission to peer reviewed journals.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  

Build on your career with Adelaide University now  

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  

• your current CV  

• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role  

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Submit your application by 11:30pm Tuesday 5th May 

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.   

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492940):  
 
Georgia Viola   
Talent Acquisition Adviser   
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au   

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained.