Research Officer - The InsideOut Institute

• Utilise your research skills to support the InsideOut Institute, a leading national institute for research, translation, and clinical excellence in eating disorders

• Full time fixed term opportunity until June 2024

• Base Salary starting at $91,644 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

InsideOut is Australia’s national institute for research, translation and clinical excellence in eating disorders. With resources, rigour and perseverance we aim to transform the landscape for people with eating disorders in this country, and ultimately find a cure. In partnership with the Central Clinical School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, we are seeking a Research Officer to provide technical research and operational support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct data analysis, prepare reports and presentations for our funding bodies

• oversees the development and submission of research publications for the Institute

• conduct literature searches, collects papers, codes information, summarises literature, etc..

• coordinate ethics submissions and ongoing reporting for the Institute.

• conduct research work for the broader research agenda and contribute to the design of the research program.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• strong organisational skills with the ability to implement new processes

• experience in carrying out scientific literature searches, and preparing literature reviews for further analysis

• extensive experience in developing and working on research projects

• expertise in using research protocols such as experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications

• strong experience in data analysis.

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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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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

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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 by email to [email protected] .

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Wednesday 30 November 2022 11:59 PM