Research Officer
- Employer
- AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Life sciences, Sociology
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Classification: ANU Officer Grade 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $73,316 - $86,140 per annum, plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed term (12 months) with possibility of extension.
The Position
The Research Assistant works as part of the research team, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and providing assistance with the design and implementation of research directions. An experienced graduate research assistant with background in ethics, science communication, and/or public understanding of science, and familiarity with participatory methodologies, will provide general research support for the project, particularly for the conceptual analysis, Delphi processes, and other expert consultation and elicitation under close supervision by Professor Leach.
The Person
We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to provide comprehensive support on a diverse range of research activities supporting the MRFF-funded project “Developing an Evidence-Based Model for Building Trust in Australian Stem Cell Research and Therapies”.
The School
The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) at ANU was the first science communication centre in Australia and is now the most diverse of its kind in the world. We are global leaders in our field, developing methods to encourage informed decisions about the big scientific issues. The Centre’s mission is to encourage a confident democratic ownership of modern science nationally and internationally by increasing science awareness in the community, fostering public dialogue about science, and improving the communication skills of scientists.
The College
The ANU College of Science 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 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, Prof Joan Leach, T: +61 2 6125 4513 , E: joan.leach@anu.edu.au
The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.
Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing Date: 11:55 pm, 10 October 2021
Position Description: Research Officer_Position Description_ANUO Grade 56.pdf
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