Research Assistant

Role Type: Part time 8-month contract (15.2 Hours per week)

Salary: $98,836 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation

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The opportunity:
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the development and evaluation of a community-based peer support program for young people with spinal cord injuries across Victoria, NSW, and Queensland. This mixed-methods study involves collecting and analysing qualitative data through surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Responsibilities include facilitating focus groups, analysing qualitative data, assisting with literature reviews, contributing to ethics submissions, data management, stakeholder engagement, and manuscript preparation.

Your responsibilities include:
Collection of qualitative data, including organising and facilitating interviews and focus groups
Develop and manage a REDCap database
Contribute to ethics submissions, reports, funding applications and article publication
Work to improve skill base in research productivity and methodology

About you (desirable):
Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related rehabilitation/health discipline
Demonstrated ability to collect and analyse qualitative data
Knowledge about paediatric spinal cord injury from past clinical or research activities
Experience with REDCap, data management, and videoconferencing technology highly regarded

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Dr Frank Muscara at frank.muscara@mcri.edu.au.

Join Us!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

Your resume
A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at recruitment@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 31st December 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time