• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time or Part-time 0.8FTE minimum & Fixed Term (12 months)
• Research Assistant $70,528 - $76,985 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata 0.8FTE)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The Research Assistant will engage collaboratively to conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship from leaders within the research team. This position is suited to an emerging researcher keen to explore and build on new areas and foster research and researcher development to have real-world impact and contribute to a dynamic and enthusiastic research team.

The research assistant will be primarily involved in a national multi-site research project: A clinician-led feasibility, acceptability and pilot efficacy intervention to improve bone health and muscle strength in people with multiple sclerosis, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Assist research academics in the collection and analysis of data including preparing interview questions; recruiting and/or interview participants; maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Draft presentations and research reports, review and edit research documents in consultation with relevant research staff.
• Assist in implementing the research quality control systems / procedures, including ethics procedures.
• Support lead researchers in the grant lifecycle by assisting in the preparation of applications, creation of budgets, monitoring of budgets, budget reporting, supporting in the preparation of internal and external reports associated with the project and provision and filing of reports.
• Design and maintain databases, to store information on research performance, perform data cleansing, manipulate data and provide reports assisting in analysing the data including undertaking basic statistical analysis tasks.
• Maintain research information in the university’s central database in a timely manner ensuring up to date knowledge and skills of self and other researchers relating to the central system are maintained.                                                                                                                                                                                     

To be successful, you’ll have:

Qualifications and experience

• Honours degree or minimum 4 years clinical trials research experience, preferably in a health discipline or intervention research.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks - editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports within a university or tertiary environment, including working knowledge of funding schemes such as ARC grants.
• A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.
• Experience in supporting the development of grant applications and associated budgets and managing post-award processes.
• Well-developed data analysis skills, with experience in at least one statistical package, preferably SPSS or STATA.
• Demonstrated experience using either Redcap (preferred) or Qualtrics, including development and management of projects within these platforms.

Here's how to apply: 

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Grech (Senior Research Fellow) via email at l.grech@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #554573 Research Assistant MS Muscle & Bone Study.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 12^th May 2024

 Special Requirements

• Frequent travel will be required between sites, in particular between Deakin University Burwood and Monash Medical Centre Clayton, but occasional interstate travel may also be required.
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check
• Police check

Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend third-party sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the third-party location.

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.