Research Assistant to Head of Department

**Research Assistant to Head of Department**:
**Position Number**: 0064486
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:Academic Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)
- Provide administrative research support to the Head of the Department of Medical Education, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses, managing datasets, and contributing to scholarly outputs.
- Contribute to advancing medical education research by supporting a dedicated team, while gaining valuable experience in data analysis, literature reviews, and research project coordination.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Department and the research team, providing administrative support and conducting data analyses on various datasets.

Additionally, you will participate in research activities independently and as part of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Liaising and managing relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
- Conducting literature searches and write systematic literature reviews.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) and database management software (e.g., Qualtrics).

You possess excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office and demonstrated experience in literature review and synthesis.

You will also have:

- Familiarity and experience with human research ethics principles and submissions.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with a high level of diligence.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Ability to work with diverse team members and stakeholders, and coordinate project events and activities.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of Medical Education**
The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research. Our research interests encompass work integrated learning, curriculum assessment and evaluation, healthcare communication, and student engagement. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to shape the future of healthcare education and research.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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