Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $83,351 - $97,929 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part time (up to 28 hours, 0.8 FTE), Fixed term (up to 3 years)

The Research Officer is part of the DHEWS team and reports to Prof Nicolas Cherbuin, at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. The Research Assistant will work with other staff and students in DHEWS and the NeuroImaging and Brain Lab (NIMBL).

Role Statement:

Under general supervision and guidance, the Research Officer is required to:

• Conduct complex genomic, epidemiologic, and experimental analyses of large datasets such as the UK Biobank using cloud-based analytic platforms or advanced statistical/computational packages;
• Assist with the development and implementation of analytic pipelines and their documentations;
• Prepare and format results for publication and contribute to the drafting of manuscripts;
• Undertake administrative functions including literature reviews and assist with the preparation of ethics applications, grant writing and their submission;
• Assist with data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis and maintenance of participant databases;
• Assist with neuroimaging processing and analysis;
• Assist with the preparation of surveys and questionnaires on the Qualtrics survey software; 
• Support training of students and staff within DHEWS/NIMBL;
• Other duties consistent with the classification of the position.

Position overview

Ranked as one of the world's leading law schools, the ANU College of Law is Australia's national law school. Across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, the ANU College of Law provides a unique understanding of current law and policy, with graduates working not only as lawyers, but as agents for social change, improving public policy and enhancing global diplomacy.

With many academic staff recognised as leaders in their fields, the ANU College of Law has an enviable research profile, with particular expertise in constitutional and administrative law, international law and environmental law, and an emphasis on the values of law reform and social justice.

Located in Australia's capital city, Canberra, the ANU College of Law has strong links with the nation's law-making and legislative bodies.

For further information please contact Professor Nicolas Cherbuin, Co-Head DHEWS, T: +61 2 6125 3858 E: nicolas.cherbuin@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

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 at: Mar 30 2025 - 23:55 AEDT