Post-Doc/Research Associate

Prof. Nikos Ntoumanis, FAcSS, FBPsS, CPsychol
Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine Research Group
(http://www.healthandbehaviourchange.com/ )
School of Psychology & Speech Pathology
Curtin University (www.curtin.edu.au), Perth, Western Australia
Email: nikos.ntoumanis@curtin.edu.au
http://oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/staff/profile/view/Nikos.Ntoumanis

What is the project about? We have recently received funding from the International Olympic Committee to conduct a cluster randomised control trial that will develop and test an intervention to prevent current and future willingness to dope in adolescent sport. The project’s main aim is to help coaches share existing anti-doping resources and communicate about doping with their athletes in ways that support athletes’ psychological needs and adaptive types of motivation. We will compare our intervention against ‘usual practice’ (i.e., education programs run by National Anti-Doping Organizations). 

Who is conducting the research? This is a multi-country project with research teams in Australia (Curtin University, Perth), the UK (Leeds Beckett University, Leeds) and Greece (Aristotle University, Thessaloniki), with internationally acknowledged expertise on doping and motivation research. 

What will be involved for the post-doc/research associate? The successful candidate will be based exclusively in Perth and will be responsible for the research activities in Perth, but will also facilitate overall project management across the three countries.  He/she will manage the day-to-day tasks associated with this project, examples of which are: participant recruitment, preparation of study materials, travelling locally for data collection, practical arrangements for workshops, carrying out interviews, management of on-line material for the intervention, qualitative and quantitative data entry and management, and assistance with project reporting and dissemination of the project results (e.g., brochures of the findings). 

What is the remuneration and length of employment? For a PhD holder, the annual salary will be about AUD $83K. For applicants with a Masters or a first degree it will be about AUD $65K. Additional staff benefits can be found on Curtin University’s website. The applicant needs to be able to commence full-time employment on 1^st June 2016. The post is available on a full-time basis until 31st January 2018; a 3-month part-time extension is available after June 2018.                                                                                                                                

How do I get more information? Please email Prof. Nikos Ntoumanis with a copy of your CV and a statement expressing why you are interested in the position and what relevant skills/knowledge/experience you possess. 

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate in your statement that you have:

• A university degree in Psychology or Sports Science/Human Movement Science (with psychology units/modules). A PhD will be desirable but applicants with a Master degrees in a relevant subject are also encouraged to apply. International applicants will be responsible for visa costs.


• Experience consulting or researching in sport settings. In particular, you should provide examples of your ability to work independently to recruit participants (coaches and athletes). Previous research experience with doping is ideal but not essential.


• Research experience with qualitative and quantitative methods.


• High quality verbal (e.g., delivering instructions to participants) and written communication skills (e.g., email correspondence, report writing).


• Research-relevant personal skills (e.g., flexibility, resourcefulness, pro-activeness, problem-solving).


• Excellent time management skills.


• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.