RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT UNSW (Australia) 

Website: www.psychology.unsw.edu.au 

Project: Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya 

Remuneration: ₹75,000 – ₹80,000 per month (commensurate with experience and qualifications) 

Application Deadline: 5th June 2025 

Job Description: 

Join one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities! The School of Psychology at UNSW is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to research efforts focusing on PTSD and grief. The role involves conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and managing the Traumatic Stress Clinic, including data management, ethics submissions, and liaison with international research teams.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

● Conduct systematic searches, meta-analyses, and synthesise data on PTSD and grief. 

● Collaborate with international research teams and manage databases.

● Oversee Traumatic Stress Clinic operations, including assessments and treatments. 

● Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. 

● Participate in and present at relevant conferences and workshops.

● Assist with the supervision of research students. 

● Ensure compliance with UNSW’s Code of Conduct and health & safety policies.

Duration: Fixed term – 2 years 

Joining Date: As per mutual agreement after selection 

Eligibility Criteria:

● A Master’s or PhD in a related discipline, and relevant experience in the fields of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, especially in the fields of PTSD and grief. ● Demonstrated experience with the literature on grief and PTSD. ● Demonstrated ability to synthesise literature following systematic review format. 

● Demonstrated ability to work with others in the conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. 

● Demonstrated experience working in a research management role and specifically in managing research activities in the fields of PTSD or grief. ● Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. 

● Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision. 

● Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to the opportunity. 

● Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships. 

● Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills. 

● Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students. 

● An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. 

● Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. 

Salary: $110k – $117k plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading 

How to apply/Contact details: 

Apply online 

https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/532551?lApplicationSubSourceI D=11198 

Contact: Richard Bryant at r.bryant@unsw.edu.au 

Applications close: June 17th, 2025 Learn more: www.unsw.edu.au

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