Research Assistant, Psychosis Studies

6 days ago

Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 575542
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Geelong - City, Flexible
**Categories**: Health
- Located at HERB + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term for one year
- Research Assistant $76,284 - $83,268 + 17% Superannuation

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**As a Research Assistant in the Psychosis Research Group, you will**:

- Assist with recruitment and follow-up of research participants
- Conduct interviews and cognitive assessments of research participants
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data, including questionnaires and interview transcripts.
- Liaise with mental health researchers, relevant departments in Mental Health, staff from multi-disciplinary teams, consumer groups, external facilities and community agencies.
- Assist the research team with preparation, review, and maintenance of study documentation, including but not limited to, ethical and other governance and regulatory documentation; study protocols; standard operating procedures and training manuals; and any other relevant documentation.
- This is a multi-faceted role and there is scope to also include other administrative duties.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Completion of a minimum Bachelor’s degree with Honours in psychology, biomedicine, nursing, nutrition, dietetics or other health-related discipline.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for patients and research participants.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Exceptional record keeping skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated organisational skills including the demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of data record keeping and a demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines.

**Desirable**:

- Experience working with a clinical population, especially mental disorders.
- Experience recruiting participants to research studies.
- Familiarity with research databases (e.g., REDCap and Qualtrics)

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on Friday 8th August at 11:55pm.**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 25 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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