Research Assistant - Cognitive Rehabilitation

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

About This Opportunity

Join the collaborative CogCap project, Capacity building for cognitive rehabilitation providers in Queensland, and contribute your rehabilitation expertise to high-impact research designed to strengthen professional practice. As a Research Assistant, you will provide technical research support across the research lifecycle, working with senior staff to collect and analyse data, assist with study design and help deliver a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers. This is a part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position through to 29 September 2028 at HEW 5.

Key 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.

About You

• 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.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia and your professional registration i.e. AHPRA or equivalent registration. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Employer

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

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