(HE05) $80,118 to $89,085 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, part-time position (0.8FTE with flexibility to negotiate) available immediately for 6 months with the possibility of an extension.

Join us as a Research Officer supporting the VISOR trial, an innovative study of Virtual Reality-based therapy aimed at enhancing social functioning for young people experiencing or at risk for psychosis.

You will play a vital role in recruiting participants and facilitating data collection for the VISOR trial, focusing on advancing treatments for young people with first episode psychosis or who are at risk for psychosis. Collaborate closely with experts from the University of Adelaide's Discipline of Psychiatry and headspace Adelaide, receiving comprehensive training in clinical research assessments and qualitative interviews. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and make a tangible impact on therapeutic interventions.

The Research Officer will work closely with and support the VR Study Clinician who will be administering the therapy. You will be responsible for participant recruitment, maintaining study databases, conducting clinical research assessments and qualitative interviews under supervision, and ensuring adherence to study and site protocols and receive ongoing training and support from investigative team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in research methodologies and psychological therapies that utilise Virtual Reality.

To be successful you will need: 

• A degree in psychology, behavioural or social sciences and/or related discipline, with subsequent experience
• Experience conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments in research settings) according to study protocols noting any deviations from the protocol.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under general direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computing skills, including using the Microsoft Office suite and data entry into electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance. 

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 13th April 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Michelle Bockmann
Senior Clinical Trials Research Manager
E: visor@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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