Locations: Herston Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 7 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-40126
School of Public Health
Full-time, fixed-term position through until March 2025.
Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Based at our Herston location
We are seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join our team for the Vascular Dementia Prevention and Care among Stroke Survivors in the Asia Pacific Region project. This role focuses on conducting quantitative data analysis and supporting evidence synthesis. As a Senior Research Assistant, you will provide technical research support and subject matter expertise throughout all stages of the research life cycle, contributing to the successful delivery of project outputs.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Completion of a degree in public health or health sciences, or a diploma with relevant work experience; equivalent experience or training also considered.
Practical research skills, experience in relevant research methodologies, and experience conducting data analysis and systematic reviews.
Strong communication skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and well-organised and self-motivated. Previous similar experience is a plus.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Devi Mohan. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close Monday, 9th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-40126). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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