Research Assistant

ANU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the Health and Identity Lab's NHMRC project, focusing on ethics, governance, budgeting, data preparation and analysis, and grant document drafting. The role also involves event organisation and coordinating communications with stakeholders.

The position reports to Professor Tegan Cruwys and collaborates with the School of Medicine and Psychology and the College of Science and Medicine.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies.
• Assistance with ethics and governance approvals as required.
• Budgeting, purchasing, event organisation and data management.
• Drafting documents including grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Prepare research profiles, papers and literature reviews.
• Create, test and manage databases.
• Coordinate team meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Support ethics and governance approval processes.
• Support budgeting, purchasing and travel arrangements.

Job description

Research Assistant

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 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 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.

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: [e-mail]

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. 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.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence.

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