Research Assistant

at  University of New South Wales

A PERSON ENGAGED IS GENERALLY EXPECTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a relevant qualification and previous experience supporting a research project.
• Proficient level of computer literacy with well-developed skills in Microsoft Office or equivalent applications.
  UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
  The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
  If you require any further information regarding the role, please contact Fariborz Moshirian at f.moshirian@unsw.edu.au.
  To submit an application for the role, please do so via the ‘’ button.

• Perform data entry and data collection.
• Attend research meetings and training sessions.
• Respond to routine enquiries related to research.
• Liaise with study participants and follow-up by telephone/email/survey.
• Perform routine tasks in the preparation of ethics and grant applications by reviewing and formatting abstracts and progress reports.
• Undertake routine research support tasks consistent with established methodologies (may include lab or field work).
• Format interview booklets, questionnaires, study materials, research manuscripts and conference presentations and posters.
• Conduct event related duties including organising catering, registrations and audio visual.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.