Part-Time Research Assistant — Cognitive Rehab Impact

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the CogCap project in Queensland. You will collect and analyze data, assist with study design, and help deliver a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers.

The role is 60% FTE on a fixed-term basis through to 29 September 2028 at HEW 5. Responsibilities include data management, preparing ethics documents and reports, and collaborating with senior staff to advance high‑impact rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree-level qualification in Allied Health Sciences.
• Excellent practical research skills and experience with methodologies and/or techniques relevant to rehabilitation research.
• Experience collecting, managing and analysing quantitative and qualitative research data.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and SPSS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear research documentation, reports and presentations.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a research environment.
• The ability to work independently on routine procedures and demonstrate a well‑organised, methodical and self‑motivated approach.
• Previous experience in a similar role will be considered favourably.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating quantitative and qualitative data collection, management and analysis for the CogCap project.
• Assisting senior staff with research study design and the delivery of a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers.
• Preparing research documentation, including ethics and funding applications, literature reviews, reports, graphs, figures and presentations.
• Supporting safe and efficient research methodologies, appropriate data storage and routine team administration.

Skills

Quantitative & qualitative data

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Independent work

Research communication

Education

Degree in Allied Health Sciences

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the CogCap project in Queensland. You will collect and analyze data, assist with study design, and help deliver a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers.

The role is 60% FTE on a fixed-term basis through to 29 September 2028 at HEW 5. Responsibilities include data management, preparing ethics documents and reports, and collaborating with senior staff to advance high‑impact rehabilitation