Research Assistant

About us

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focusses on improving health outcomes in both local and global communities. Our teaching and learning encourages an active learning approach and results in graduates that are highly sought after by employers. A long-standing partner of healthcare professions, UTS engages in clinically relevant research that informs policy and improves practice and patient outcomes both in Australia and overseas.

About the Role

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist the Principal Investigators with ongoing, externally funded research projects on Return to Sport after injury. The RA will assist with participant recruitment, data collection, data organisation and data management. The position reports to the Principal Investigator, Professor Franco M. Impellizzeri.

The position is located within the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation based at the Moore Park Campus, however there will be opportunity for the successful candidate to work remotely on occasion.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare data collection documents such as informed consent forms and other documents as needed

• Data entry, organisation, management

• Perform literature searches and reviewing literature if needed

• Prepare regular progress reports for the research team and funding agencies

• Prepare regular meetings with the research steering committees

• Perform other related duties as required

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and community partners

• An understanding of University policy and procedures or the proven ability learn quickly

• Experience in collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Completion of a relevant university degree in a relevant discipline

• Some experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods is desired

Remuneration

Salary Range: $91,254 to $98,805 pa (HEW 6) (pro-rata)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part-time (0.7 FTE/3.5 days per week) and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 2 years.

How To Apply

In order to obtain;

• A copy of the Position Description; and
• Full details of the application process,

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.