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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fixed Term, Part-Time Role
A motivated and organised Research Assistant is sought to join the Psychosocial Cancer Genomics Research team based in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will undertake psychosocial research, predominantly involving qualitative methodologies examining the implications of the delivery of cancer genomic information to the community.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume, and responses to essential selection criteria outlining relevant key skills and experience.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position summary below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: A/Prof Laura Forrest
Email: *************@petermac.org
Phone: 03 8559 6***
Applications close: 11:59pm Friday 12 April 2024.
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Position Summary
A motivated and organised Research Assistant is sought to join the Psychosocial Cancer Genomics Research team lead by A/Prof Laura Forrest. The successful applicant will join A/Prof Forrest’s research team to undertake psychosocial and health services research examining the implications, implementation and translation of genomic advances into cancer prevention and risk management outcomes.
The Research Assistant is required to have research experience and skills using mixed methods approaches in health services research and implementation science. The Research Assistant is expected to have demonstrated experience with qualitative methodologies including interviewing and conducting focus groups. The successful applicant will work on a new project examining the acceptability of a breast and ovarian cancer precision prevention approach to the community and healthcare professionals.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
Level A (1RA3-8), dependent on qualifications and experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
- A/Prof Laura Forrest and members of the Psychosocial Cancer Genomics Research team
- Familial Cancer Research Group members
- Parkville Familial Cancer Centre multi disciplinary team
External
- Dr Sibel Saya and members of the Primary Care Cancer Research Group, The University of Melbourne
- Collaborators and researchers from other institutions within the precinct
Skills
Essential Requirements
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant health-related discipline, e.g., health services research, implementation science, medical sciences, genetic counselling, genomics and health, or psychology
- Demonstrated experience conducting health services, psychosocial, or implementation science research using appropriate methodologies
- Attention to detail and demonstrated project management skills including the ability to independently organise, prioritise and utilise time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including the use of software, such as reference management systems, qualitative data management software, and statistical packages
Desirable Requirements
- Excellent academic track record
- Experience conducting psychosocial or genetic counselling research
- Experience designing data collections tools including surveys and interview guides
- Experience analysing survey and qualitative data
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Conducts rigorous and ethical research both independently and as part of the research team
• Competently undertakes research processes, including participant recruitment and data collection
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and identify areas where extra assistance is required
• Methodological record keeping skills
• High level of integrity and ethics
• Completion of tasks in a timely and efficient manner
2. Communication of research outcomes
• Provide updates about participant accrual and summaries of data collection
• Provide assistance with writing publications and preparing presentations
• Participation in research team and group meetings
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in the team, group, and department
3. Fosters good working relationships with colleagues
• Development of good working relationships with others in the research team, wider research group, and department
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to help others in the research team as needed
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Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
