"Research Assistant"

Job Title Research Assistant

Faculty / School / Unit Genetic Counselling

Job Summary

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

About the Team

Genetic Counsellors play a vital role in helping people to understand their family history, make informed decisions about genetic and genomic testing, understand the results and adjust to or manage the outcomes and implications. Recent advances in genetic and genomic testing have enormous potential to guide the management of inherited disease and assist with early diagnosis and targeted treatment, resulting in many new opportunities for genetic counsellors.

Detailed Description

About the Role

The Research Assistant role is established specifically to provide research assistance to a funded project entitled Enhancing Genomic Testing Pathology Orders: A Digital Decision Support Tool Project.

This project will use a transdisciplinary approach combining implementation science, complexity science, computer science and artificial intelligence, clinical genomics, health services and patient experience research, and genomics ethics research to develop and test a digital decision support tool. 

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Working with research team to develop and conduct a program of research to contribute to progress and outcomes against the Department of Health grant.

• Assisting in participant recruitment and data collection according to study protocols (e.g., organizing focus groups, conducting interviews). 

• Assisting in research that involves best practice around ordering genetic testing and national healthcare systems. 

• Establishing and developing productive collaborative research activity internally with colleagues in the discipline, School and University and externally with other broader based research partners, particularly those working on the same Department of Health-funded project. 

• Developing and enhancing personal scholarly standing, through activities such as attendance at internal research meetings, conference presentations and attendance on a continuing basis. 

• Representing UTS to the wider community by fostering, promoting and developing links with industry, government, academic and professional bodies.

• Following specific health and safety procedures as directed. 

• Participating in the Work Plan and Performance Review processes of the University.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria: 

1. Ability to conduct aspects of a program of research 

2. Strong verbal and written communication skills 

3. Demonstrated knowledge of genetics and genetic testing 

4. Interest in future developments in areas relevant to genetic testing and their integration into health care systems 

5. Experience working as a Genetic Counsellor in the Australian healthcare system is highly desirable 

Remumeration/SalaryRemuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $80,044 to $91,570 pa (HEW 5)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part time (FTE 0.5, 2.5 days per week) and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 24 months. 

How to ApplyHow to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below. 

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC293220 and your name. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: Thursday, 22nd August 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)