Job Overview

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the opportunity

The Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies (WOS) and the Body Heart and Mind (BHM) in Business Research Group work at the cutting edge of research in mental health and well-being at work. WOS and the BHM research group have research strengths in the areas of organisational Behaviour, Leadership, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, among other areas.

The Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney offers an exciting opportunity for two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to work on a project to develop evidence-based practices to help organisations redesign work to improve mental health. You will work with a team of researchers to

• develop deeper understanding of how work design affects employee outcomes in the Health Care and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry in NSW
• conduct interviews with leaders and key employees, developing surveys to capture workers’ experiences, using the SMART work design model as our research lens
• work with the research team and based on the insights and best practices that result from this initial analysis, to assist with co-creating practical interventions that assist employees and leaders to jointly optimise work design. This will be used to provide examples of how work redesign can improve well-being outcomes for employees that we can build on, to facilitate change across the industry.

The project is conducted in partnership with The Centre for Transformative Work Design (CTWD) at Curtin University and Monash University and is funded by an industry grant from ICare.

We are seeking to appoint two part time postdoctoral researchers with expertise in related areas such as organisational behaviour, organisational psychology, project management, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and statistical analysis skills. Familiarity with work design and well-being research is not essential; but will be an advantage. Successful candidates will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of leading researchers in Australia.

About you

We are looking for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows who possess:

• a completed PhD in organisational behaviour, organisational psychology or related field
• evidence of ability to conduct high-quality research
• good quantitative data management and statistical (ideally multilevel) analysis skills
• an emerging track record of academic publications in high quality refereed journals
• an ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• excellent communication skills
• excellent project management / partner engagement and stakeholder management skills.

To be considered for this position, please provide a CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability and enthusiasm for this role. These will provide evidence of how your experience and scholarship aligns with the role and should be uploaded online, along with any additional information you may have in support of your application.

Closing date for applications

11:59 pm, 8 December 2021

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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How to apply

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For further information about the position please contact Associate Professor Anya Johnson on 02 93516387 or anya.johnson@sydney.edu.au If you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application please contact Recruitment Consultant Rae Hao on 8627 0063 or rae.hao@sydney.edu.au

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