Research Assistant jobs in Melbourne VIC

Job no: 587671
Work type: Part-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Administration, Research

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds or Melbourne Burwood Campus
• 2 X Part-time (0.3 FTE) and fixed term positions for twelve months
• Research Assistant $79,336 - $86,599 + 17% Superannuation (prorata, parttime)

Join our School of Psychology as a Research Assistant undertaking foundational research activities, contributing to research in workplace relational aggression.

Success in these roles requires strong quantitative skills and knowledge, exceptional interpersonal capabilities, and a knowledge and passion for research.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the research work and engage collaboratively to provide high-level research administration support
• Support the preparation and publishing of research materials
• Work with research academic staff in the delivery of the research project, including the implementation of research quality control systems/procedures.
• Support the completion of funded research projects including collection and analysis of data, interviewing, transcription, literature review and facilitating related activities whilst demonstrating a desire to perform accurate and ethical research for the study.
• Provide a range of administrative support activities, including meeting coordination, drafting presentations, papers and reports and maintaining databases and administrative systems.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A degree in a relevant area, from a recognised university with experience as a research administrator OR an appropriate combination of experience and training
• Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks - editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports within a university or tertiary environment, including working knowledge of funding schemes such as ARC grants.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of dealing with research related activities.
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear, succinct reports and documents which requires interaction with others.
• Knowledge of the ARC process, preparation of budgets, organising readers and providing administrative feedback on applications.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Skvarc, Senior Lecturer on david.skvarc@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close on 11.55pm on Wednesday the 5th of August.

Please note selected candidates will be required to be available for interview on Friday the 7th of August.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.