FACULTY OF SCIENCE - School of Psychology

• 12 month appointment
• Commencing salary for PhD - Level A Step 8 $88,520 p.a.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top Australian universities and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.

The School of Psychology at UWA has a proud record of graduating first-rate scientists and practitioners. UWA received the top ranking of 5 for Psychology in both rounds (2010, 2012) of the Commonwealth Research Assessment Exercise (ERA), with only two other Australian universities matching this consistently high rating for Psychology. UWA Psychology provides advanced postgraduate training through many programs, including the combined Masters and PhD program in clinical psychology.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic postdoctoral fellow with a track record of academic excellence and a passion for global mental health research. The postdoctoral fellow will work primarily on a project entitled 'Adolescent Resilience, Health and Security following Disasters in Asia', conducted in collaboration with Harvard University, Kunming Medical University, the Centre for Victims of Torture Nepal and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant PhD qualification in clinical or developmental psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience conducting applied global health or other field-based research.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including evidence of high quality written work (journal articles, company reports), high quality teaching or facilitation.
• Skills in multivariate statistical analyses including structural modelling and multilevel analysis.
• Track record of using initiative and working in a professional manner.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including international partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Closing date: Friday 22 January 2016

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the selection criteria.

Please see the position description prior to applying: 314591.pdf