Research & Projects Associate (Casual)

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Associate role at the University of Sydney is based at Camperdown, NSW, and provides administrative, project management and research support across multiple initiatives, including literature reviews, ethics submissions, data management, and stakeholder coordination. You will contribute to a collaborative research project with external partners and other projects in development.

The position is casual with an immediate start, requiring strong organizational and communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience conducting literature reviews.
• Experience coordinating research projects and fieldwork.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support across activities, including literature reviews, ethics applications, fieldwork documentation, transcription review, and other research-related tasks as required.
• Coordinate development and submission of research ethics applications for timely delivery of activities.
• Coordinate and support administration and coordination activities with project timelines, meetings, travel, and liaison with partners.
• Assist in preparing and compiling project materials, reports, publications and presentations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and facilitate effective communication.

Skills

Research skills

Literature reviews

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Concur

Job description

The Research Associate role at the University of Sydney is based at Camperdown, NSW, and provides administrative, project management and research support across multiple initiatives, including literature reviews, ethics submissions, data management, and stakeholder coordination. You will contribute to a collaborative research project with external partners and other projects in development.

The position is casual with an immediate start, requiring strong organizational and communication skills