Research Assistant at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

89755.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualitative Research, Co-design Research, NVivo, Thematic Analysis, Ethics and Governance, Interviewing, Data Collection, Literature Search, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Administration, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Liaison

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

· Part time (0.20 FTE) fixed term 12 months at Camperdown -Sydney Nursing School · Research Assistant role supporting research of severe disorders of gut–brain interaction and associated nutritional challenges · Base Salary $89,755 (pro rata for 0.20 FTE) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity At Sydney Nursing School we are committed to the vital role that nurses, dietitians and other public health experts play throughout a person’s life and strive to create research that improves patient experience with an impact on health policy. We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group at the Sydney Nursing School- a multidisciplinary research team working on a project focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences and needs of people living with severe disorders of gut–brain interaction, particularly where symptoms significantly impact nutritional intake. Your key responsibilities will be to: · contribute to the design and implementation of qualitative research protocols focused on understanding the lived experience of people with severe disorders of gut–brain interaction and associated nutritional impacts · coordinate ethics, governance and grant documentation, including preparation and submission of applications in line with institutional and funding body requirements · conduct and support qualitative interviews with people with lived experience and clinicians, including scheduling, consent processes and sensitive participant engagement · support qualitative data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and data integrity · assist in planning, administering and documenting co‑design workshops with consumers and clinicians to inform the development of a multidisciplinary support programme · liaise with researchers, clinical specialists and external partners to coordinate research activities, share progress updates and support knowledge exchange · manage research documentation and records, including interview materials, workshop outputs, reports and publication drafts, ensuring version control and audit readiness · support the preparation of progress reports, research outputs and publications, verifying data accuracy within university systems · maintain effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders, proactively addressing issues and supporting positive engagement throughout the project lifecycle · process project‑related purchasing, reimbursements and invoices, ensuring accurate tracking and timely payment in accordance with university procedures · actively promote health and safety within daily research operations, including participation in training, identification of risks and contribution to safety improvements · undertake other research and administrative duties appropriate to the classification level as required. About you · demonstrated experience delivering qualitative health research, including conducting in‑depth interviews, analysing lived‑experience data and interpreting findings to inform practice and service design · strong experience supporting and facilitating co‑design research approaches, working collaboratively with consumers and clinicians to develop meaningful and acceptable multidisciplinary programmes · proven ability to engage sensitively with participants, including people living with disorders of gut–brain interaction, with a clear and applied understanding of this patient group and the impact of symptoms on daily life and nutrition · high‑level interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, particularly in qualitative and co‑design settings involving diverse, and sometimes competing, perspectives · demonstrated experience managing and analysing qualitative data, including coding and thematic analysis using NVivo (or equivalent qualitative data analysis software) · experience undertaking scientific literature searches to inform qualitative study design, co‑design processes and contextual analysis · sound experience in qualitative research administration, including ethics approvals, consent processes and governance requirements · experience working in a research‑intensive environment within the higher education sector · a background in psychology or a closely related discipline is highly desirable. 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Responsibilities

The role involves designing and implementing qualitative research protocols and conducting interviews regarding severe disorders of gut-brain interaction. Key duties include coordinating ethics, managing research documentation, and facilitating co-design workshops with clinicians and consumers.