Research Officer

PRIMARY DETAIL

Seeking a Research Officer to embark in a new project grant within Telehealth and General practice.

THE ROLE

• Salary Package: From the pro-rata equivalent of $86,851 to $95,869p.a. (HEW Level 6), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type:  Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term position for 15months.
• Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

The Primary care and Wellbeing program is seeking a Research Officer to embark in their research project entitled ‘Telehealth in General Practice’ following successful acquisition of their grant. The role will have you involved in management and correspondence of ethics applications, and literature searches. You will work in collaboration with the team in writing or assisting with writing academic research papers (journal articles, book chapters, media articles) for the project. The role will require you to assist with data management and analysis, including qualitative conversational and thematic analysis where required.

About You

You will be an empathetic, organised individual with experience in research administration. You will be able to work independently and as part of a committed team of research staff. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. You will possess excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite and have experience in working with online database systems and data analysis software.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in neurosciences (especially motor neuron disease, neurological rehabilitation and the clinical neuroscience of pain), cancer medicine, and vascular science, amongst others.

The Primary care and Wellbeing program Includes General Practice, and is researching the role and effect of telehealth services in the provision of primary care services.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate 1 to 2-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria below.

• Bachelor’s degree in health or communication or linguistics or related discipline and research experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary medical and research team (including recruitment, assessment and follow-up of participants).
• Experience within conducting literature searches and proof-reading academic research papers.
• Demonstrated excellence in electronic data entry and information management systems along with the knowledge of EMRs and paper medical records.
• Demonstrated excellence in computer skills including MS Office, internet and database.
• Experience working on a related research project or within general practice (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and autonomously on a research project(desirable).

Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Specific Role Enquiries: Simon Willcock , Clinical Program Head - Primary Care, Wellbeing and Diagnostics Program at [email protected]

General Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator at [email protected] .

Applications Close:  Sunday, 10 October 2021 at 11.55pm

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

10/10/2021 11:59 PM

Equity & Diversity Statement

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

Learn more about our progress towards Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/diversity-inclusion 

PRIMARY DETAIL

Seeking a Research Officer to embark in a new project grant within Telehealth and General practice.

THE ROLE

• Salary Package: From the pro-rata equivalent of $86,851 to $95,869p.a. (HEW Level 6), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type:  Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term position for 15months.
• Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

The Primary care and Wellbeing program is seeking a Research Officer to embark in their research project entitled ‘Telehealth in General Practice’ following successful acquisition of their grant. The role will have you involved in management and correspondence of ethics applications, and literature searches. You will work in collaboration with the team in writing or assisting with writing academic research papers (journal articles, book chapters, media articles) for the project. The role will require you to assist with data management and analysis, including qualitative conversational and thematic analysis where required.

About You

You will be an empathetic, organised individual with experience in research administration. You will be able to work independently and as part of a committed team of research staff. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. You will possess excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite and have experience in working with online database systems and data analysis software.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in neurosciences (especially motor neuron disease, neurological rehabilitation and the clinical neuroscience of pain), cancer medicine, and vascular science, amongst others.

The Primary care and Wellbeing program Includes General Practice, and is researching the role and effect of telehealth services in the provision of primary care services.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate 1 to 2-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria below.

• Bachelor’s degree in health or communication or linguistics or related discipline and research experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary medical and research team (including recruitment, assessment and follow-up of participants).
• Experience within conducting literature searches and proof-reading academic research papers.
• Demonstrated excellence in electronic data entry and information management systems along with the knowledge of EMRs and paper medical records.
• Demonstrated excellence in computer skills including MS Office, internet and database.
• Experience working on a related research project or within general practice (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and autonomously on a research project(desirable).

Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Specific Role Enquiries: Simon Willcock , Clinical Program Head - Primary Care, Wellbeing and Diagnostics Program at [email protected]

General Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator at [email protected] .

Applications Close:  Sunday, 10 October 2021 at 11.55pm

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

10/10/2021 11:59 PM

Equity & Diversity Statement

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

Learn more about our progress towards Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/diversity-inclusion