Research Data Analyst at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

100296.98

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Statistical Techniques, Research Methodologies, Data Quality Checks, Data Cleaning, Data Preparation, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Technical Support, Dashboard Development, Data Visualization, Survey Preparation, Quality Assurance, Coding, Automation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

School of Public Health Full-time (Part time option at 80%) fixed-term position through to end of 2026. Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.98 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Contribute to a landmark global health study improving menstrual health outcomes for women and girls in Bangladesh and beyond Based at our Herston Campus About This Opportunity Join the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research (AWaGHR) Centre — a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls throughout their lives. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Research Data Analyst to support the Adolescent Menstrual Experiences and Health Cohort (AMEHC) study, a landmark global health project based in Bangladesh aiming to advance understanding of menstrual health in Bangladesh and beyond. Working within the AWaGHR Centre, you’ll contribute to meaningful, cross culturalresearch that explores how biological, behavioural, and social factors intersect to influence women’s and girls’ health across the life course. Key responsibilities will include: Support the development, maintenance, monitoring, and documentation of AMEHC study participant records and databases, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility. Contribute to survey preparation, data collection, and quality assurance, preparing clean, analysis-ready datasets in accordance with study protocols and ethics. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualisations, and help refine coding, automation, and analytical workflows. Collaborate closely with international research partners and field teams to achieve study milestones and timelines, including occasional travel to Bangladesh to support on-the-ground data collection Provide technical and analytical support for manuscripts, presentations, and data-related troubleshooting across the research team. About UQ 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: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program Salary packaging options About You Completion of an undergraduate degree in health, psychology, social sciences or statistics and data science Proficiency in study data management (through past employment or further study), including data quality checks, cleaning and preparation using Stata Demonstrate understanding of research methodologies and statistical techniques Excellent administrative and organisational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and commitment to collaborative teamwork Preferred Experience: Prior experience supporting research projects in a university, government, or non-profit research centre. Experience working in international or cross-cultural contexts, particularly in global health research. Familiarity with menstrual health OR water, sanitation and hygiene OR sexual and reproductive health in global contexts Experience of data management using RedCap and excel The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and a working with children check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Julie Henegen at j.hennegan1@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information 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. Applications close Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57344). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. 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Responsibilities

The Research Data Analyst will support the development and maintenance of participant records and databases for the AMEHC study, ensuring data integrity. They will also contribute to survey preparation, data collection, and collaborate with international partners to achieve study milestones.