Research Assistant in Public Health
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 6 May 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Other Health & Social Care
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society UNSW Medicine
- One of the Asia-Pacific’s leading research intensive Universities
- Strong regional and global engagement
- Cutting edge facilities and equipment
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The Kirby Institute is a leading global research institute dedicated to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Established in 1986 in response to the then emerging HIV epidemic, the Kirby Institute now contributes to knowledge on a broad range of diseases, including viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections.
The Justice Health Research Program conducts research with offenders both incarcerated and in the community. The Kirby Institute is conducting a study (ReINVEST) through the Justice Health Research Program on patients with impulsive behaviours. The study will look at the implication of medications to reduce the violent or aggressive behaviours in male offenders. To Facilitate the study, we are looking for a Research Assistant who will provide research admin support to the program.
About the role
- $85K-$91 plus 9.5% superannuation and leave loading
- Fixed Term for 12 months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
The position holder is responsible for providing research assistance for the ReINVEST program and associated studies, particularly contributing to peer-reviewed publications, preparing ethics applications, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Graduate qualification in public health and/or an equivalent level of related work experience and training in a similar role
- Proven experience in working in a research environment
- Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trial protocols
- Previous experience of data collection and quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Excellent computer skills including experience and competence using Microsoft Word, Endnote, and Excel
- High level written communication skills.
- Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven capacity to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
You should systematically address the selection criteria in your application.
Contact: Lee Knight, Clinical Coordinator | CNC (Forensic Mental Health), Justice Health Program
E: lknight@kirby.unsw.edu.au
T: 0431 057810
Applications close: 11.00 PM 6 May 2019
Find out more about working at UNSW at jobs.unsw.edu.au
UNSW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
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UNSW Australia’s aspiration for the next decade is to be Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
Over the last 66 years UNSW has made contributions across the spectrum of science and the humanities. Among many achievements, UNSW has led via transformative social policy and public law and has contributed hugely to the cultural, artistic and intellectual life of our community, while also pioneering the global development of solar energy technologies, helping to control devastating epidemics such as HIV, developing new therapies for depression and anxiety, and making previously unimaginable breakthroughs in quantum computing.
UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. With more than 50,000 students from over 120 countries, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities.
The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in the Sydney suburb of Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy.
In addition to UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW has eight Faculties - Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business School; Engineering; Law; Medicine; and Science – which offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.
UNSW prides itself on the calibre of its people, from internationally recognised academic leaders in their field to talented professionals providing technical expertise and infrastructure. Working at UNSW, you will collaborate with highly talented people and have an opportunity to learn from the best.
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- Telephone
- +(61)2 9385 1742
- Location
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HIGH ST
KENSINGTON
SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2052
AU
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