Overview
Research Assistant - Child Development and Mental Health. This role supports collaboration across the Child Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Clinical Academic Group, the Australian Child Neurodevelopment Research Registry, and the DIGI-KIDS hub at the University of Sydney. The position is fixed term for 12 months, 0.6 FTE, located at the Brain and Mind Centre, Camperdown Campus and The Children's Hospital at Westmead campus.
Responsibilities
* conduct and support research work for child development and mental health research projects and programs under the direction of senior researchers
* assist in the development of digital tools and supports, including using programs and coding methods (e.g., R, SPSS, REDCap) to enable automation of processes
* carry out administrative research activities as needed
* collect and appropriately manage research data
* carry out literature searches
* contribute to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities
* coordinate and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements
* conduct data analysis, prepare reports and presentations, and draft articles for publication
* maintain records and documentation of research activity
* follow appropriate research procedures in accordance with relevant research protocols and ethical approvals
* ensure that standards and work health and safety requirements are met in the work area
About you / Qualifications
* tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline (e.g., Psychology, IT, nursing, allied health, Neurology, public health, biomedical or other relevant degree) or equivalent experience
* quantitative and qualitative research skills (research design, conduct, analysis, reporting)
* experience in health-related disciplines and/or research settings is preferred; candidates with keen interest in developing research skills will be considered
* experience with digital tools for research is preferable, including developing, managing, and executing research projects, protocols and ethics
* experience in conducting research with paediatric populations
* skills in data preparation, data analysis, and reporting
* skills in literature searching and reporting on findings
* project management skills; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
* ability to work independently and as part of a team, with initiative and sound judgment
* strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workload
Other information
* Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Work rights in Australia for the duration of employment; visa sponsorship is not available
* Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply
* Pre-employment checks: employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of required checks and ongoing maintenance of clearances
* As the position is located on an NSW Health site, compulsory employment checks are required prior to starting
* EEO statement: University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds
* How to apply: Applications (cover letter, CV, and supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button. For confidential discussion or reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Operations team
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