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Research Assistant

• Support the preparation and potential variation of documents, reports and ethics applications
• Collect and analyse research data, including writing reports and other academic outputs
• 6 month fixed term, part time (0.8 FTE) role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is building a vision of a place-based University with a mission to enhance the intellectual, economic, social and cultural future of Tasmania, and from Tasmania, contribute to the world in areas of distinctive advantage.  The University recognises that achieving this vision is dependent on the people we employ as well as creating a people-centred University that is values-based, relational, diverse, and development-focused.

Within the College of Health and Medicine, the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is at the forefront of translational research of relevance to people with dementia and their carers, and provides a range of innovative educational programs on dementia. The Wicking Centre undertakes multidisciplinary research around three main themes – the care, cause and prevention of dementia. Educational programs are closely interlinked with the Centre’s research programs.

This position will revolve around the development and roll-out of the INSIGHT initiative, whereby participants of a longitudinal dementia prevention study will be invited to co-design an online, interactive dashboard to visualize biological and digital markers of dementia risk.

What you’ll do:

• Planning, administering and delivering INSIGHT project, involving communication with co-design participants and hosting in-person workshops
• Support the preparation and potential variation of documents, reports, ethics applications and other academic outputs.
• Collect and analyse research data, including writing reports and other academic outputs.
• Contribute to securing external funding for research activities.
• Work effectively with relevant administrative and research team staff.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a productive and effective network, extending from within the university to the broader community.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

•  An advanced diploma level qualification and relevant subsequent work experience in a related area, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• A combination of education, training, and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
• Developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to provide a high level of research support services, including the ability to analyse and prepare academic outputs and other associated documentation.
• Highly developed administration and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgement on work methods and task sequence in order to meet deadlines.
• A high level of computer literacy, including competence in Office 365 applications and other relevant tools.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Research Assistant Level 1 and will have a total remuneration package pro rata of $94,141 comprising base salary of $80,462 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Eddy Roccati, Research Fellow, eddy.roccati@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4228.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501037 - Research Assistant.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 18 May 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.