Research Assistant - Criminology and/or Psychology

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RMIT UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

27 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Part-Time 0.4 FTE (14.4 hours per week), Fixed Term position for 3 years
• Salary Level Academic A + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Research Assistant, you will be working on a DECRA Project titled "Sexual Offence Interviewing: Towards Victim-Survivor Justice and Wellbeing". You will support the Chief Investigator with various tasks, and have experience in undertaking literature reviews and qualitative research methods.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Qualification/s in a relevant discipline or have commenced your PhD
• Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field
• Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government
• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required
• Demonstrated high level communication skills

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT's College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society. Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity.

For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Gemma Hamilton (Senior Lecturer - Criminology and Justice) via email [email protected] .

Position Description - Research Assistant - Criminology and/or Psychology

Applications close on Tuesday 27 February at 11.59pm.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

 

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RMIT UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Melbourne

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364942/research-assistant-…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED