"Research Assistant"

Job no: 555635

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - City

Categories: Administration

• Health and Education Research Building (HERB), University Hospital Geelong
• Full-time and Fixed-term for 12 months
• Research Assistant $70,528 - $76,985 + 17% Superannuation
• Hybrid capacity, some out of hours may be required, flexibility essential

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Research Assistant will provide support to the Clinical Trial Coordinator and conduct data collection on a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded study (HARMON-E). The HARMON-E trial is one of four signature trials being conducted as part of the initiation of Australia’s first ever mental health clinical trial network MAGNET. HARMON-E is the largest trial to date to compare the impact of a lifestyle therapy program versus a psychotherapy condition for adults with a mood disorder. It seeks to recruit 378 Australians of a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, geographic and other backgrounds to participate.

As a Research Assistant you will:

• Support the Clinical Trial Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of a clinical trial, including data, while working as part of a small team.
• Communicate with the participants in relation to the research project activities.
• Conduct online study interviews for individuals with elevated psychological distress in the context of a clinical trial.
• Take responsibility for collection of data, including administering mental health assessments. 
• Provide clinical trial support in the implementation of a clinical trial as part of the MAGNET trials. 
• Perform quantitative data analysis and maintain databases, to store information on research performance, perform data cleansing, manipulate data and provide reports assisting in analysing the data.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in psychology with Honours    
• Previous experience in a research environment, especially in lifestyle and/or dietary clinical trials 
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills across different stakeholder groups. 
• Experience in a project environment in a supporting capacity.
• Good understanding of confidentiality issues. 
• Demonstrated written and administrative skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office products. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in web-based applications (e.g. REDCap) 
• Exceptional record keeping skills and attention to detail. 

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jessica Davis, Research Fellow, Clinical Trial Coordinator on harmone@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Research Assistant - 555635.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 30 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time