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Research Associate, National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Camperdown, Australia
Salary
$79,784 - $107,516+ 17% superannuation
Closing date
18 Dec 2022

Job Details

  • Full time (Possibility of part time for the right candidate) fixed term until October 2026 at Camperdown within the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre
  • Exciting Research Associate opportunity supporting significant research in Patient Reported Outcomes
  • Base Salary $79,784 - $107,516+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and is a research centre of the University of Sydney. Read more about us here.

The collection and use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) enhances two-way communication between patients and clinicians, resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life for patients. This research aims to understand what makes PROMs acceptable to clinicians and consumers, when they should be collected, and how PRO data can best be displayed for quality assurance and care. This will facilitate use of PROMs in healthcare, driving change at an individual, service and system level. The outcomes from this research will be significant, not only for NSW, but nationally and internationally.

This research-focused position calls for a research associate with experience conducting qualitative research to work closely with our research theme leads and support several research focus areas.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Coordinate research teams, schedule team meetings, and take minutes
  • assist with writing Ethics Committee applications and research protocols
  • undertake qualitative (and possibly quantitative) data collection and analysis, collecting research data via interview, enter/store in appropriate software, and prepare analysis/reports as required
  • maintain academic and research records for the project(s), including project registers, EndNote libraries and publication registers
  • coordinate participant recruitment, schedule study interviews,
  • provide guidance and/or advice on regulations, policies and procedures in relation to research project undertaken (e.g., HREC procedures, NHMRC Statement for Ethics conduct of research)
  • monitor and report progress and key findings to theme leads and working group members
  • liaise with clinical specialists and affiliated researchers/collaborators regarding study progress and outcomes
  • source information, perform literature searches and prepare drafts for research publications

About you

  • a degree in a health-related field (e.g., Bachelor in Public Health)
  • demonstrated experience as a qualitative researcher conducting patient interviews in health-related areas; experience with survey design and analysis would be desirable
  • strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
  • strong stakeholder management skills
  • excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
  • proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
  • experience writing Ethics Committee applications, research protocols, and conducting literature reviews.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Officer, by email to Cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 18 December 2022 11:59 PM

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia

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