Job Title: Research Assistant - Clinical Trials
Reference: 3541/24
Company: Western Sydney University
Eligibility: Internal Applicants Only. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
About The School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at Western Sydney University pursues excellence in education and research and aims to teach students in a way that is contemporary and highly relevant to their eventual careers. Our affiliation with the Local Health District highlights a dual aim of attracting current and future medical leaders to the region and in turn improving the provision of health care to the community of Greater Western Sydney. Undertaking research plays a key role in improving care.
About The Role
The Professor of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to conduct clinical trials for the PPDP: the Pasifika Preventing Diabetes Program. The program is a stepped wedge randomised controlled trial exploring the effectiveness of a church-based support program for preventing diabetes in Pasifika people in Sydney. The program includes out of hours activities including weekends and evenings.
The Research Assistant will be involved in assisting with the implementation and coordination of the trial including recruitment, screening, data collection and the intervention. You will help coordinate student participation in the data collection and handling processes and will also be responsible for transporting testing equipment between Macarthur Clinical School and data collection sites across Greater Western Sydney and South Eastern Sydney in a safe and timely manner.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years, located at the Macarthur Clinical School, Campbelltown Hospital.
Remuneration Package:
Higher Education Worker Level 4 $73,864 to $78,638 p.a. (comprising Salary of $87,412 to $93,061 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries:
Please contact Dr Valentina Naumovski, Senior Research Fellow via email v.naumovski@westernsydney.edu.au
Applications Close: 22 September 2024
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