Research Assistant

Research Assistant

• Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week)
• Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term contract
• Remuneration: $92,265 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading 
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Onsite, Randwick, Sydney

About UNSW School of Clinical Medicine:

UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

Details of the role

The Research Assistant provides effective administrative and research assistance to research studies investigating the support needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic health conditions within the Behavioural Sciences Unit/ School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that aims to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults living with chronic health conditions. Working within a collaborative research environment, you will support a range of studies through participant coordination, data management, literature reviews, manuscript preparation and research administration. You will play an important role in supporting innovative projects, including the development of new digital health initiatives and multi-site research programs. The position is well suited to a motivated and organised individual who is passionate about health research, enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, and can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The role of Research Assistant reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, science or a related discipline or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous experience providing research assistance for studies in a health-related field, such as psycho-oncology, or clinical trials research will be highly regarded.
• Assist with the management of a multi-site initiative supporting young people with chronic illness transition from paediatric to adult care.
• Coordinate study participation activities via the REDCap survey platform, including survey mail outs and respondent follow ups.
• Assist with research literature searches for relevant articles and assist with preparation of manuscripts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Previous experience writing for publication will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of and aptitude to learn various IT software, such as research-related computer programs (REDCap, SPSS, and Endnote).

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Sunday 25th October before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.