Research Assistant

2 days ago

Randwick City Council, Australia Black Dog Institute Full time

Introduction:

  • Casual contract
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • $50 per hour plus superannuation

Description:

About The Institute

Located on the lands of the Bidiagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. Emphasising a devoted focus to into suicide prevention, digital mental health, a workplace mental health, we undertake a unique 'translational' research approach that allows us to turn our world-class findings into new treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products. We join the dots by connecting research answers, expert knowledge, and the voices of lived experience to deliver solutions that impact and boost the health care system for patients and practitioners alike. Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

Benefits
  • Hybrid work
  • Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
  • We in the Innovate stage of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), actively embedding reconciliation into our workplace culture.
  • Pet friendly workplace
  • Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
  • Employee discounts and gym membership benefits

Skills and Experiences:

The Role

The Research Assistant (Neurostimulation) plays a key role in supporting projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of Researchers and Clinicians in the area of mental health, investigating novel treatments (e.g., Ketamine, Psychedelics, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) for depression and other mental health conditions.

This position sits within the Sydney Neurostimulation Centre (SyNC) at the Black Dog Institute and is responsible for providing research, technical and clinical assistance to senior staff. The position works collaboratively with the broader team in neurostimulation and interventional psychiatry, assisting in the development and application of knowledge in the field of mental health to a range of projects conducted by the team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research Procedures
  • Assist in coordination, conduct and set-up of new and existing research projects (including but not limited to preparation of ethics submissions and study materials; project reports).
  • Liaise with research collaborators, internal and external stakeholders with regard to project implementation and administration (including but not limited project initiation, monitoring, progress).
  • Assist in delivery of study processes according to research protocols.
  • Assist in conduct of research procedures appropriate to level of training.
  • Assist in data collection/entry, management and analysis of study results.
  • Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication including literature searches/reviews, formatting and journal submissions.
  • Ensure all project related manuscripts, presentations etc. are prepared within agreed time frames.

Clinic Procedures
  • Maintain and regularly update records/database.
  • Communicate with all patients and clients of the relevant BDI clinics in a professional manner.
  • Provide excellent care and timely response to issues as they arise.
  • In consultation with team clinicians, ensure appropriate follow up/resolution of clinical issues, incidents and developments.
  • If required, assist in delivery of treatment procedures (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, ketamine) appropriate to level of credentialling.

Administration
  • Ensure all research and clinic procedures are in compliance with applicable protocols and policies/guidelines.
  • Attend to and manage enquiries.
  • Ensure research lab and clinic rooms are in presentable order.

Work, Health and Safety
  • Comply with all WHS legislation and WHS Policy and Procedures.
  • Report any WHS hazards and significant issues to Head of Operations, People & Culture or delegate.

Note: the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Institute may change or request additional activities to meet the operational needs of the business

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria
  • Demonstrated capacity to conduct research as evidenced by involvement in other research projects, peer reviewed publications, and/or experience of data entry/collection and participant interviews.
  • Proven effective record keeping skills (both paper and electronic), including the ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a diverse group of people.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction, show initiative and work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to multi- task and prioritise.
  • Strong computing skills with Microsoft Office and data/statistical software.
  • Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to health and safety.

Desirable Criteria
  • Experience with REDCap (e.g., including instrument design, administration of surveys, report generation, setting up alerts/notifications, eConsent, data quality module)
  • Experience with neurostimulation techniques (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation; transcranial Direct Current Stimulation)
  • Experience with electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures

EEO Statement

Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, appearance, carer status, cultural and/or racial background, disability, gender identity, lived experience, religion or sexual orientation.

How To Apply

To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the link to our careers site on ELMO and submit your most up to date resume and a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role. f you are shortlisted for the role, we will call you and let you know you are successful. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to upload your ID or personal details. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
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