Research Officer - Peer Navigator, Psychology
Job No.: 684910
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 April 2026
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Research Officer - Peer Navigator enhancing participant experience in clinical trials
- Join a collaborative research team advancing mental health and addiction studies
- Contribute to innovative psychotherapy trials in a world-class neuroscience setting
The Opportunity
Join the team as Research Officer - Peer Navigator, supporting the delivery of clinical trials within the Computational Neuroscience Laboratory and the Addiction and Impulsivity Research group. This position will drive participant engagement across clinical trials of psychedelic-based psychotherapy for addiction and ensure participants are supported at every stage of the research journey, from onboarding through to completion, while coordinating with health services and support networks to deliver both research efficiency and value-based care. This position is fixed-term with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
This position involves coordinating participant onboarding, accompaniment and navigation through the research process while liaising with significant others and health services to ensure continuity of care during and after research engagement. Working within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, therapists and clinicians, the Research Officer – Peer Navigator contributes to creating a compliant, ethical and safe research environment that supports both scientific integrity and participant wellbeing.
We are seeking candidates with a tertiary qualification in a relevant field with demonstrated sound analytical, technical and data analysis skills with the ability to apply effective research methods and systems. Strong organisational and project administration skills are essential, as is an interest in working with clinical populations affected by substance use disorders. Experience or training in lived experience research, harm reduction or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy will also be highly regarded.
If you are motivated by research that enhances treatment options and supports participant-centred care, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important and innovative area of clinical research.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Adeel Razi, +61 3 9905 0109
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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