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Research Assistant in Sleep and Daily Rhythms

GraduateJuniorFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 5 days agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about supporting the LUMOS study, which focuses on tracking sleep and circadian rhythms in youth psychosis. By joining a world-leading youth mental health centre, you will play a crucial role in shaping early psychosis detection and care. The team at the Centre for Youth Mental Health values collaboration, curiosity, and genuine impact, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

You'll be responsible for

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Recruiting participants

Recruiting and enrolling young participants into the LUMOS sleep and circadian study across clinical services.
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Conducting assessments

Conducting structured clinical interviews and neurocognitive assessments, including pupil measures and computerised cognitive tasks.
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Maintaining records

Maintaining accurate, confidential, audit-ready participant records and study databases in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Key criteria

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Honours-level degree

Possession of an honours-level degree in behavioural or social sciences.

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Experience conducting interviews

Demonstrated experience conducting structured clinical interviews with youth.

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Data management skills

Experience using electronic data capture platforms for data entry and analysis.

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3 criteria for this job
Honours-level degree
Possession of an honours-level degree in behavioural or social sciences.

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Experience conducting interviews
Demonstrated experience conducting structured clinical interviews with youth.

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Data management skills
Experience using electronic data capture platforms for data entry and analysis.

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