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Research Officer

  • 558950
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Apr 24 2025 - 23:55 AEST

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $83,351- $97,929 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed-term (up to 12 months)

 

The Position

The Research Officer will coordinate and conduct clinical trials focused on developing advanced mental health treatments, including TMS protocols and tACS devices for depression. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, data management, ethics submissions, and trial-related support. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to impactful research in mental health.

The Person

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Officer with experience in clinical trials, particularly in innovative treatments like brain stimulation (TMS, tACS) and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance. They should be capable of supporting trial design, data analysis, and research documentation.

For further information please contact, Professor Paul Fitzgerald, T: +61 2 6125 2622 E: paul.fitzgerald@anu.edu.au

 

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
  • Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
  • Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
  • Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   
 
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

 

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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