Research Assistant - Language/Cognitive Assessment Post Stroke/Brain Injury
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team at Curtin University.
* This is a fixed-term (3 years), part-time (0.6 FTE) position which offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, multi-site research team spanning speech pathology, occupational therapy, neuropsychology, and health economics.
About the Role
The successful candidate will support research activities under the guidance of the Academic Project Lead, and undertake a variety of research support, logistical and administrative tasks.
* You will play a critical role in the project, assisting the Postdoctoral Research Fellow and team in collecting and analysing interview and interactional data.
* This will enable the co-design, testing, and implementing of a new training program to improve how assessments are communicated with clients and families, and to enhance consumer engagement in acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
Your Responsibilities
1. Coordinate requirements, and prepare materials for research activities, meetings, travel arrangements for visiting investigators on the Grant.
2. Liaise with project stakeholders and participants to arrange activities.
3. Contribute to research activities in accordance with the skills required of the position.
4. Undertake literature searches and reviews.
5. Assist with the preparation of ethics and governance applications.
6. Undertake data collection and preliminary analysis.
7. Assist with the drafting of progress reports and publications.
8. Assist with the preparation of materials and organisation for conference presentations and workshops.
9. Facilitate input and updating of research information/activity in relevant databases.
10. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A relevant degree AND clinical experience in either Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology, preferably in adult neurological rehabilitation.
* Demonstrated experience in relevant scientific/research methods, techniques and protocols.
* Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with the ability to coordinate activities and prioritise tasks.
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collate and analyse data.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in both written and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and to produce documentation which is clear and concise.
* Demonstrated competence in the use of word-processing and spreadsheet packages, including the ability to generate reports.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as effectively as part of a team.
Benefits
Curtin University offers a wide range of benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.