"Research Officer - Psychology"

Research Officer - Psychology

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Job no: 534780

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Research Infrastructure

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.

For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au

The Research Officer (Level 6) plays a key role in supporting research projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers collaborating on the Reducing Women’s Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease project, which contributes to the overall goals of the Cutting Alzheimer’s Risk through Endocrinology (CARE) program.

This position provides technical and research assistance to senior research staff involved in the CARE program, including the contribution and application of knowledge in the field ageing research within the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales.

About the role

• $103k - $110k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 3 years
• Full time (35 hours)

The role reports to Professor Kaarin Anstey and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Provision of practical and efficient research support to stakeholders, assisting in the conduct of research that contributes to the CARE Program goals, contributing where appropriate.
• Support in the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of projects within the CARE Program.
• Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication and tenders or grants for external funding.
• Manage the technical aspects of databases, including coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
• Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.
• Proactively assist with research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, ethics applications and progress reports.
• Monitor research protocols, provide problem solving and resolution to any evolving problems related to design, implementation and analysis.
• Liaise with organisations, data custodians, stakeholders and collaborators and actively participate in meetings and discussions as required.
• Coordinate, plan and complete day-to-day research activities within the framework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.
• Support the Statistics core with administrative tasks related to the CARE program.
• Conduct statistical analysis under supervision and produce reports and presentations on the CARE program.
• Organise meetings, draft agendas, minutes, correspondence and guidelines as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policy and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care to ensure your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself and others.

About the successful applicant (Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Masters degree in biostatics or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Demonstrated interest in ageing research and dementia.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including word processing (MS word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and statistical analysis packages.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Kaarin Anstey E: k.anstey@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: September 22nd, 2025