Research Assistant - Dementia

• Fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and support research aiming to educate, empower and support people living with dementia

• Full time, fixed term position for 12 months

• Base Salary $83,384 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Pharmacy School is recognised as one of the leading centres for health services research in the world. Our team of researchers leads internationally innovative research including medication management to co-design in priority populations, as well as from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.  

The University of Sydney has a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and support research aiming to educate, empower and support people with dementia and their carers to manage their medications safely.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Research Assistant to assist with the development and implementation of co-designed medication management guidance resources for older people living in the community and during transition into aged care.

To be considered for this role, please address the selection criteria in your cover letter.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist and support the Chief Investigator, Senior Research Academics and the wider research team to deliver the research program

• undertake qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection and contribute to analysis and reporting of findings

• communicate with other research partners, organisations and collaborators as they relate to the research task

• attend research meetings, prepare meeting documentation and other functions as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• tertiary qualifications likely with Honours in appropriate discipline with relevant experience in related field or have extensive specialist experience in the field of research

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters

• knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods 

• numeracy skills together with experience in controlling income/expenditure for reconciliation/budget tracking and managing invoice payments and purchases

• knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, Good Clinical Practice and Guidelines governing clinical research

• experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, data management, experimental design, and ethics submissions

• working understanding and current knowledge of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation. 

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations, on via email to [email protected] .

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 02 June 2024 11:59 PM