Research Officer

Job No.: 663106

Location: Epworth HealthCare, Richmond

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

About Us

The aim of the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre (MERRC) is to conduct ethical, innovative and internationally competitive research investigating outcomes and the effectiveness of intervention programs for individuals with brain injury or orthopaedic injury sustained as a result of trauma, with the ultimate aim of maximising their functional, psychological and social outcomes.

The Opportunity

Our Mission: At MERRC, we conduct ethical, innovative, and internationally competitive research. Our focus? Investigating outcomes and the effectiveness of intervention programs for those who have experienced brain injury or orthopedic trauma. Our ultimate goal? Maximizing their functional, psychological, and social outcomes.

As a Research Officer, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations. 

Your role includes: 

• Clinical interviews 
• Cognitive assessments 
• Patient follow-ups
• Grant applications 
• Conducting literature reviews, and 
• Contributing to research administration

As the Research Officer you will operate with precision, judgment, and a commitment to excellence, providing timely advice and support to fellow MERRC members, participants, and stakeholders.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt .

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Marina Downing, Senior Research Fellow, School of Psychology, +61 0402 721 236

Position Description

 Research Officer

Closing Date

Thursday 21 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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