"Research Assistant"

As a Research Assistant in the Osteoarthritis Research Group, you'll play a crucial role in advancing clinical research on knee and hip osteoarthritis. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leading experts, contribute to cutting-edge studies, and develop valuable skills in clinical trial management. This role offers you the chance to make a real difference in improving the health and well-being of people with osteoarthritis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Clinical Research: Screen and recruit participants, coordinate studies, and collect data for osteoarthritis research projects.
• Manage Research Operations: Oversee project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful study outcomes.
• Contribute to Scientific Output: Assist in preparing research reports, publications, and grant applications to advance the field of osteoarthritis management.
• Promote Engagement and Collaboration: Participate in community and professional activities, contributing to CHESM's engagement initiatives and fostering a collaborative research environment.

You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated health professional with an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or a related field, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Have an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or a relevant health-related discipline.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities to manage complex research projects.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Show a commitment to maintaining high standards of scientific and ethical integrity.
• Be adaptable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences. The Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) is a formal University research centre located with the Department of Physiotherapy in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. CHESM is a multidisciplinary research Centre established in 2000. It has approximately 35 staff and students from disciplines including physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise science, nutrition, and biostatistics. The Centre has three main research streams: i) Osteoarthritis; ii) Human Movement and Biomechanics; and iii) Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine. The Centre has expertise in a range of methodologies including clinical trials, qualitative designs, implementation science, and biomechanical experiments. CHESM prides itself on its research quality and achievements with the team publishing approximately 70 papers a year, including in journals such as Lancet, JAMA and Ann Int Med, receiving large grant funding with 4 current MRFF projects and 4 NHMRC Investigator grants, and gaining awards such as the Young Tall Poppy Award. Further information about CHESM is available at: https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy/chesm