Research Fellow, Clinician in Eating Disorders
Job No.: 681500
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Join a world-class university driving advancements in eating disorders research
- Collaborate with innovative researchers in an inclusive and supportive community
- Lead clinical trials surrounded by extraordinary ideas and dedicated experts
The Opportunity
Join our team as a Clinical Research Fellow and play a pivotal role in advancing innovative treatments for eating disorders. This position offers the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary clinical research team in the delivery and dissemination of high-quality clinical trials co-designed with people with lived and living experience of eating disorders. You will ensure all activity aligns with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, and regulatory standards. Based at BrainPark, a state-of-the-art research facility, and working in collaboration with both academic experts and the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre, this role is critical in developing meaningful interventions and driving excellence in clinical research.
As a key contributor, the Clinical Research Fellow will lead the development and implementation of treatment manuals and oversee the delivery of innovative, personalised therapeutic interventions for eating disorders within a multi-site clinical trial framework. This role is central to generating high-quality research outputs, including conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, while providing senior-level expertise to support and mentor internal teams. A vital responsibility includes guiding emerging science-practitioners (Clinical Psychology PhD students), fostering their professional development and strengthening research capacity. Additionally, the position ensures rigorous clinical trial management by utilising platforms such as RedCap and advanced statistical analyses to maintain the integrity and excellence of trial processes.
About You
- Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology.
- Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with demonstrated excellence in delivering evidence-based psychological therapies and mental health assessments across a range of clinical presentations.
- Clinical experience in the treatment of eating disorders (including BN and BED), across different service settings and age groups, using diverse treatment modalities.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, clinicians, researchers, and external stakeholders across both clinical and research settings, underpinned by excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills, with a demonstrated capacity to navigate complex presentations and contribute to translational research through safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and a proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain rigorous documentation, and ensure adherence to clinical and research protocols in compliance-focused environments.
- Advanced computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; specific experience in working with a range of analytical software such as redcap, R, python.
- Experience in clinical trial management and coordination, including regulating clinical research with a large human subjects component.
- Strong knowledge of ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory compliance, with the ability to develop and maintain SOPs for clinical trials.
- Proficiency in using clinical trial management software and databases, such as RedCap, and statistical analysis tools, to support trial execution, data analysis, and reporting.
If you thrive on fostering research talent, driving impactful trials and advancing knowledge in the field, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference—apply now to contribute to this critical area of clinical research.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
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 Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Antonio.Verdejo@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow, Clinician in Eating Disorders
Applications Close: Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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