Drug Policy Research Specialist

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
About This Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drug Policy Research Specialist to join our team at the University of New South Wales. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting research projects, contributing to policy-relevant research, and assisting with the collection and interpretation of results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide practical and efficient research support to stakeholders, including assistance with research projects that contribute to a better understanding of alcohol and other drug policy.
  • Support the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of research projects that contribute to the development of drug policy research.
  • Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication, and tenders or grants for external funding.
  • Manage the technical aspects of databases, including coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes, and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
  • Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.
  • Proactively assist with research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, ethics applications, and progress reports.
Requirements
  • A university degree in a drug policy-related field (social sciences, criminology, public health, public policy) or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, or experience.
  • Demonstrated capacity to undertake drug policy-related research, including proficiency in literature reviews, ethics applications, data collection, data entry, and data analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
  • Experience in interviewing, organising, and running focus groups, and/or other qualitative or quantitative methods.
  • Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design, and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
What We Offer
  • An estimated annual salary of $103,554 - $110,054, plus 17% Superannuation contributions.
  • Flexible working options, including work-from-home arrangements and flexible hours.
  • Career development opportunities, including professional training and networking events.
  • Additional benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and entitlements.

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