Lifecourse Research Co-ordinator

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• (0.8 FTE) Part-time, Fixed term until 31/12/2022
• HEW 6 $82,494 - $89,087 + 17% Superannuation

Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Cloud Campus. We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

The Lifecourse Research Co-ordinator is to support the further development of the Lifecourse Sciences Theme and Universal Prevention Stream within the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED).

The position is 0.8 FTE and will require the successful candidate to work closely with the relevant Theme and Stream leaders to support research and engagement activities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of a Deakin University-wide Cohort Studies Platform in collaboration with Barwon Health, including engagement with the SHEBA federated data sharing and analysis platform.
• Assist with the management of SEED/ARACY longitudinal studies network web directory of cohort studies in Australia and New Zealand, including migration of the Deakin server-systems and on-going maintenance.
• Support and strengthen links with ARACY Longitudinal Studies Network by running regular webinars and hosting biannual national Master Classes.
• Assist with the further integration of SEED cohort studies within the MCRI LifeCourse initiative, ensuring that the SEED cohorts are well represented and engaged within the state-wide MCRI network.
• Assist with paper, grant and presentation preparations as required by SEED Lifecourse Science members
• Contribute to theme/stream content on the SEED website to ensure that it is up to date.
• Support the SEED Communications officer to develop SEED research briefings and other SEED related research stories.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of training and experience or a Graduate/Postgraduate qualification in psychology or another related field. ​
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects
• Demonstrated administrative and research support skills
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate communications that are appropriate for their intended audience

Applications for this position close on the 8th of May, 2022

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details)

Offers of employment from Deakin University are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can view a copy of the University’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Dr Primrose Letcher, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Health at [email protected]

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.