Qualitative Research Officer

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularly cancer, autoimmunity and genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.

Building on our scientific strengths in genomics, cancer and immunology, enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family, our researchers and professional staff, we will drive more of our discoveries to clinical and societal impact.

At Garvan, we see a future where all diseases can be prevented, treated or cured. Everyone is touched by disease. Our discoveries today will lead to better health tomorrow.

Garvan’s Clinical Translation and Engagement (CT & E) Platform is an interdisciplinary team of genetic counsellors, psychosocial and clinical researchers with advanced capabilities in health and translational research.

As one of Garvan’s research platforms the CT & E Platform offers health and psychosocial research expertise, specialised research services, infrastructure, and support to enable Garvan researchers to have clinical, social, economic, and scientific impact. In addition, the CT & E Platform supports researchers to return genetic results to research participants and facilitates Garvan researchers to involve diverse communities and consumers in research.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Officer will join the CT & E team at Garvan and co-ordinate/undertake qualitative psychosocial research for our research projects. Our research examines the implications of returning clinically actionable genomic research results to research participants and the psychosocial impact of new genomic technologies.

**Salary**: Up to $99,000 (prorated: $59,400) + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)
Employment Type: 2 year fixed term contract with possibility to extend

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities include:
1. Clinical Research- Competently conduct rigorous and ethical qualitative research including data collection and analysis.- Communicate research outcomes and provide regular updates including summaries of data collection, results and project progression to the CT & E team and other stakeholders.- Prepare research data for publications and presentations.- Provide supervision of staff and students when appropriate.- Participate in research team and group meetings.

2. Other- Prioritise health, safety & wellbeing by complying with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS)Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s number one priority.- Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The key skills and experience include:
- Higher degree e.g., Masters, PhD or other appropriate qualification in a relevant health-related discipline, e.g., health services research, implementation science, medical sciences, genetic counselling, or psychology.- Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative data collection and analysis, i cluding conducting research interviews.- Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to prioritise different work demands.- Experience in the use of databases, layout of documents and reports, as well as using on-line library searching software.-
- Highly collaborative: able to build and maintain professional relationships within and between teams; comfortable engaging with complex discussions through remote means (e.g. Slack, video conferencing, telephone).- Excellent verbal communication skills: able to present original research at scientific conferences.- Excellent written communication skills: able to contribute to and lead papers, grants, and technical reports.- Highly organised and capable of managing a dynamic workload with strong emotional quotient.

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share