Research Associate, Level Aras

Based in UniSA Allied Health and Human Performances at the City West Campus
2 x 18 month, part-time (0.8 FTE) fixed term contracts
Salary $88,851 pro rata (plus superannuation)

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Research Fellow, the Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of The Cancer Epidemiology and Population Health Research Group, particularly in relation to the project entitled Developing a Prostate Cancer Outcomes Report Card.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning and the execution of research
Interact with large scale databases and statistical software packages (e.g. Stata) for data management and analysis of epidemiological data
Drafting reports, abstracts, papers, and other instruments providing accounts of research undertaking and the findings observed
Preparing reports/slides for presentation to relevant government and non-government organisations
Contribute to the preparation and development of grant applications, including undertaking power calculations, pilot analyses, literature searchers, and other tasks, as required

Essential Skills and Experience

Undergraduate qualifications with honours in a relevant field
Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts related to epidemiology
High level quantitative analysis skill using Stata or other relevant statistical software
A developing record of research achievement as demonstrated by publications, conference papers and other research activities
High-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information effectively and clearly
Ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach to working as part of a multi-disciplinary research organisation.

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities
Flexible working conditions
Employee assistance and development programs
Corporate health insurance
Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 2922.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Monday 19 April 2021.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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