Hello! My name is Alice Chow and I am an incoming Master of Health and Medical Research student at Griffith University. I am currently seeking an external co-supervisor with expertise in eating disorders - particularly anorexia nervosa - who would be interested in collaborating on a research project focused on adolescent treatment innovation and early intervention strategies.

I hold a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Griffith University, and my academic, professional, and lived experiences have all shaped a deep passion for eating disorders research. I am especially committed to driving change in how we approach prevention, treatment models, and recovery in young people with anorexia nervosa.

Areas of interest include:

• Early intervention and youth-focused care models

• Improving inpatient or stepped care treatment frameworks

• Integrating biological and psychological perspectives (e.g., the gut–brain axis)

• Lived experience - informed and co-designed treatment approaches

I am more than willing to travel to collaborate and engage in hands on research. I’m also actively working with Griffith to secure an internal supervisor and welcome external co-supervision subject to university approval.

If you would be open to supervising, advising, or simply connecting for a conversation, I would be truly grateful.

Warm regards,

Alice Chow

alice.chow@griffithuni.edu.au | Based in QLD | Open to interstate collaboration

• Full-time 2-year fixed-term opportunity to join the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, with flexible work arrangements (open to part-time)
• Dynamic opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to work within a progressive, collaborative and patient-driven Clinical Trial environment
• Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunity

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You will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team working with clinicians, academic researchers, clinical trialists and national experts in a co-production framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your research skills, build strong professional networks, expand your clinical expertise, and contribute to world-leading research in the field of eating disorders while working with leading experts including:

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This role is ideal for an experienced clinician with a passion for innovation in mental health ready to join a dynamic and progressive team, develop their research skills, contribute to impactful research, and grow their career through new partnerships and national collaboration.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the clinical delivery within the trial, under the direction of the chief investigator, overseeing therapy implementation across all trial conditions, including staff training, clinical readiness, treatment fidelity, supervision and support, and reporting to study committees and investigators.
• Deliver high-quality psychological therapy to trial participants under trial conditions, according to protocol, ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical research standards while maintaining participant safety, engagement, and treatment integrity.
• Supervise and support clinicians, guiding them in delivering patient-centred care in accordance with the trial protocol and treatment manual, and ensuring consistent, evidence-based practice across the trial sites.
• Collaborate closely with research and clinical teams, contributing clinical insights to inform shared decision-making, discussing participant progress and risk in supervision and research meetings, and supporting the alignment of therapeutic delivery with research objectives.
• Oversee the collection and management of clinical data, ensuring accurate documentation of therapy sessions, compliance with data protection regulations, and high-quality data to support trial outcomes and analysis.
• Contribute to the innovation and impact of the trial, helping test and refine personalised psychological treatment packages for eating disorders, and shaping the future of evidence-based care through translational research.

About you

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent combination training and experience
• 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, including eating disorders.
• Proven experience in the delivery of mental health and/or substance use interventions within clinical trial settings, with working knowledge of evidence-based healthcare, research principles, and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Significant clinical experience in the treatment of eating disorders (including AN), across different service settings and age groups, using diverse treatment modalities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, clinicians, researchers, and external partners in both clinical and research contexts.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to apply clinical reasoning to complex presentations and contribute to translational research through the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and uphold clinical and research integrity in a high-compliance environment.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:{"rel":"noopener noreferrer","url":"http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment/recruitment-process/nsw-health-requirements.shtml","type":"link","title":null,"format":"","indent":0,"target":"_blank","version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"NSW Health employment requirements","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr"}

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

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