Research Coordinator

Te Kāhui Pā Harakeke | UC Child Well-being Research Institute
Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Located: Otautahi, Aotearoa | Christchurch, New Zealand 

 

• Part-time at 12 hours per week (0.32 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (1 year)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Coordinator to join an internationally recognised child health research team in the Faculty of Health undertaking longitudinal research with adolescents at medical and social risk, and their families. In this role you will support excellence in research by providing research coordination support, data collection and administrative assistance ensure the success of a new phase of a longitudinal study of adolescent risk and resilience. The team is based at the Manawa offices in the city of the University of Canterbury, with data collection taking place at the main University Campus and in the community. The project also has collaborative links with Christchurch Women's Hospital and the University of Otago. You will work closely with Professor Lianne Woodward and Dr Samantha Lee on this exciting child and adolescent research that is making a difference.

Mōu | Who You Are
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, experience in project or research administration, and a good understanding of the research process. You will enjoy working in a team and have an interest in working with children, young people, and their families.  Professional qualifications sought include a bachelor's degree and/or a postgraduate qualification in psychology, biology, neuroscience, nursing or health-related field. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
• demonstrated ability to ensure key project tasks are completed to ensure project success
• demonstrated academic ability
• proficient in English (written and oral)
• excellent organisational skills
• a high level of computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences offers research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health sector and its workforce. The School's teaching is located at the new world-class Rehua facility, on the Ilam campus, with partners that are located in Manawa, the new health research and education facility in Christchurch's Te Papa Hauora /Health Precinct; bringing together health researchers and PhD students to collaborate and innovate alongside Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) clinical staff.

For information on our team and health sciences, visit us at the School of Health Sciences

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For information about the benefits that UC offers, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.

 

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 15 January 2023 (midnight, NZ time)

How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

Due to current border restrictions, you must have New Zealand Citizenship/Residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

Job Details

Reference #	12688
Posted on	09 Jan 2023
Closes on	15 Jan 2023 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration
Job level(s)	Entry/Graduate
Work type(s)	Fixed term part-time
More details (document)	PD Research Coordinator.pdf
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