Research Assistant

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Research) 
Salary package: $55.66 - $60.21 per hour plus 12.5% superannuation
Term: Casual

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The Position

The primary role of the Research Assistant will be to contribute to the research and administrative aspects of the Health and Identity Lab (led by Professor Tegan Cruwys), with a particular focus on the NHMRC research project: Effective community solutions to prevent and treat loneliness. Contributions will include managing or supporting ethics and governance processes, event organisation, budgeting and purchasing, data preparation and analysis, and the drafting of documents including grant applications.

The Person

The Research Assistant works under the broad direction of Professor Tegan Cruwys and works closely with professional and academic staff within the School of Medicine and Psychology and the College of Science and Medicine. Specific duties required of a Research Assistant may include:

• Provide support to the research team, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting in the design and conduct of qualitative and quantitative research studies and in the analysis of data. This may involve, at times, fieldwork and related activities.
  • Assisting in the preparation of research profiles, papers and literature reviews, including any archival work.
  • Performing library, internet and literature searches and preparing bibliographies.
  • Creating, testing, maintaining and managing relevant databases.
  • Assisting in the ethics and governance approval for the research team as required.
• Undertake testing and statistical analysis as required and prepare and disseminate relevant analysis reports to internal and external stakeholders, including external funding agencies.
• Support the timely and on budget delivery of the project and monitor various sources to identify relevant funding opportunities.
• Provide general support on a range of research related matters, including coordinating team meetings, coordinating the communications to various stakeholders and organising relevant travel and events.
• Participate in workshops and professional networks across campus to develop a broad base of industry knowledge, and provide input to improve the area’s research practices and processes.  
• Perform other duties as requested, consistent with the classification level of the position and in line with the principle of multi-skilling.
• Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity.

The School

The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, in the ACT, NSW and beyond. By integrating the disciplines of medicine and psychology we aim to unlock the secrets of health and wellbeing, develop impactful therapies, solve national and international health problems, and lead impactful social change. To do this we conduct collaborative, courageous, transformational and translational research, integrating perspectives, knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines. We develop excellent, adaptable, resilient and innovative clinicians, academics and health care leaders of the future who work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the system and society they work in. We partner with discovery-focussed and population researchers, healthcare providers, government, commercial and not for profit organisations and communities.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Professor Tegan Cruwys, E: tegan.cruwys@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.
  
  

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.