Research Assistant/research Fellow

5 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Swinburne University of Technology is looking for either a Research Assistant or Research Fellow to join their exciting new project in the Centre for Global Health and Equity.

The Centre for Global Health and Equity is a research institution that focuses on designing, implementing, and scaling up research initiatives to improve public health, clinical practice, health systems, and policies in order to enhance health and equity for individuals and countries. The Centre's team consists of transdisciplinary researchers who work collaboratively to address inequities through co-design, partnerships, and training. Their work has had an impact in over 80 countries and is funded by various agencies including the NHMRC, NGOs, government agencies, and the World Health Organization. The Research Assistant or Research Fellow will support ongoing research projects by conducting tasks such as data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and project administrative duties. The role will contribute to advancing knowledge in health literacy, co-design, and health equity, and may involve participation in various research activities and training programs. The incumbent will be expected to continuously develop their expertise in scholarly research and professional practices.

The successful applicant will be hired as either Research Assistant or Research Fellow based on their qualifications and experience. Further information about this role can be found in the attached position descriptions.

**About You**
**To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in several of the following key accountabilities**:

- Statistical/quantitative analysis skills using software packages such as SPSS, STATA or R
- Experience in conducting qualitative research, analysis, and use of software programs such as NVivo. Experience in psychometric research
- A passion for public health and to improve health and equity among communities that experience inequities
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment

**Minimum qualifications**
- Bachelor of Public Health or Bachelor of Psychology or related undergraduate degree, preferably a Masters degree or working toward a Masters (Research Assistant)
- PhD in Public Health or related area (Research Fellow)

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 20th October 2024, 11pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

**Disability and Reasonable Adjustments**

**Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne**
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes**
- We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_
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