University of Queensland Australia Senior Research Position Adults with Hearing Impairment 2022

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Dates 2022/04/25 - 2022/05/03
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University of Queensland Australia Senior Research Position Adults with Hearing Impairment 2022:


Details:

Location: University of Queensland at the St Lucia Campus

Department School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

HEW Level 6

Part-time, fixed-term position through to 20th March 2025

Closing date 3 May 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-10486)

About This Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Research Assistant to apply their subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge on a multidisciplinary research project investigating the social connections and interactions of adults with hearing loss. You will contribute to a range of tasks associated with the project including participant recruitment, data collection (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis, and presentation of findings.

Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating all aspects of the research project cycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation to support the successful completion of the project.

Utilising research project management programs, applications and software including Microsoft Excel and EndNote.

Providing research project and administrative support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables.

Developing and maintaining a full working knowledge of the methodologies, techniques and equipment utilised at all stages of the research project.

Assisting in the development of research and testing procedures and methodologies, including analysis of quality outcomes.

Coordinating research documentation, including ethics and funding applications.

Preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Assistant. The ideal candidate will have:

A relevant degree in Health or Social Sciences with subsequent experience in coordinating activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Demonstrated project management and administration skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills of research procedures with expertise in using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a research environment.

Desirable:

Experience working with adults with hearing impairment.

Experience with statistical analysis using SPSS.

Experience collecting video recorded data for research projects.

Experience with Jeffersonian transcription and conversation analysis methods.

What We Can Offer

This is a part-time (0.5FTE) fixed-term position through to 20/3/2025 at HEW 6.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $82,399 - $88,503 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,407 - $103,549 per annum.

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: part-time; some working from home; variable start or finish times; purchased leave; flex-time. 

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.


Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Dr Katie Ekberg at k.ekberg@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.


Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.

Other Information

Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.