Research Associate - Psychology

Research Associate (Level A)

The Research Associate (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research.

Location

Sydney, Australia

About The Role

• $113k - $121k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 years, with possibility of extension to 3 years
• Full time (35 hours)

The role reports to Dr. Kelly Grace Garner, is in collaboration with Prof Mike Le Pelley & Dr. Daniel Pearson and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About The Successful Applicant

(Selection Criteria)

• A PhD in psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research, particularly in cognitive psychology/neuroscience, and ideally in the areas of visual attention, decision‑making, and learning.
• Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging (particularly electroencephalography, EEG), and/or computational modelling of brain/behaviour.
• Demonstrated capability with programming languages, including programming experiments and analysis pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in handling of large datasets and multivariate analysis or machine learning techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Knowledge of open‑science practices such as pre‑registration, collaborative coding, and data‑sharing.
• 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 and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.