Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

Work with a leading research institution in Australia

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant to join its School of Psychology. This exciting opportunity will see you working closely with our team of experts in the field of psychology.

About the role

  • $85,000 - $96,000 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Fixed Term – 2 years
  • Full time (35 hours)

As a Research Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the research team by conducting systematic reviews of literature and collaborating on meta-analyses of original data of psychological treatments. You will be responsible for conducting high-level searches of academic databases, data synthesis, collation of data from international datasets and engaging in meta-analytic analyses.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Recruiting participants for studies, including identifying eligible participants, contacting them, and ensuring their attendance at study locations.
  • Conducting systematic reviews of literature to inform research projects.
  • Assisting in meta-analyses of studies in the literature.
  • Tracking participants' progress through studies and optimizing participant retention.
  • Performing data entry and management, including coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes, and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
  • Undertaking unsupervised research support tasks consistent with established methodologies.
  • Preparing reports on data collected.
  • Aligning with and actively demonstrating the Code of Conduct and Values.
  • Cooperating with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and taking all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology or a related field without subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of research protocols and supporting research projects, including experimental design, ethics, data collection, data management, and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a research team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and analyse data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
  • An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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