Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Fixed term - Part time

Organisation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

**Salary**: $40,000 - $51,000

Occupation: Research

Reference: 3952

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

**YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE**

**Fixed Term, Part-Time Role**

A motivated and organised Research Assistant is sought to join the Psychosocial Cancer Genomics Research team based in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will undertake psychosocial research, predominantly involving qualitative methodologies examining the implications of the delivery of cancer genomic information to the community.

**Essential Requirements**
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant health-related discipline, e.g., health services research, implementation science, medical sciences, genetic counselling, genomics and health, or psychology
- Demonstrated experience conducting health services, psychosocial, or implementation science research using appropriate methodologies
- Attention to detail and demonstrated project management skills including the ability to independently organise, prioritise and utilise time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including the use of software, such as reference management systems, qualitative data management software, and statistical packages

**Desirable Requirements**
- Excellent academic track record
- Experience conducting psychosocial or genetic counselling research
- Experience designing data collections tools including surveys and interview guides
- Experience analysing survey and qualitative data

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume, and responses to essential selection criteria outlining relevant key skills and experience.
- For further information about this opportunity, please review the position summary below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
- Hiring Manager: A/Prof Laura Forrest- Phone: 03 8559 6191
- **Applications close: 11:59pm Friday 12 April 2024.**

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
- **WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC**
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.



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