Research Assistant

• 2 x full time or part time 12 month, fixed term positions, located at the Brain and Mind Centre on Camperdown Campus
• Opportunity to provide technical and operational support to the School of Psychology
• Base Salary (HEO5) $86,511- $91,681 p.a. + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology are currently seeking two (2) experienced Research Assistants (Psychology) to provide technical and operational support to the Chief Investigators and the team to support the research projects investigating cognitive changes in frontotemporal dementia and associated disorders, as well as other brain conditions.

Working closely with Prof.Olivier Piguet and Assoc. Prof. Fiona Kumfor, the successful incumbents will provide technical and operational support to the Chief Investigators and the team of FRONTIER, the frontotemporal dementia clinical research group, to support research projects investigating frontotemporal dementia and associated disorders, as well as other brain conditions.

This position involves coordinating multidisciplinary research assessments, carrying out cognitive testing of study participants, participating in relevant meetings and contributing to administrative work, and supporting research work in the area. The role may also require home visits at times.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake clinical and cognitive assessment of people diagnosed with dementia (e.g., frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer 's disease) or healthy older adults
• collect research data, enters/stores in appropriate statistical software, and prepares statistical analysis/reports as required
• ensure that the appropriate ethics applications are lodged in collaboration with the Chief Investigator, or Research Manager and/or Senior Academics
• coordinate the preparation of assessment protocol kits, scheduling of participants, advertising sources information
• carrying out theoretical research to support the overall research objectives,
• contribute to ongoing research studies by assisting with literature reviews, neuroimaging and/or qualitative data analysis and researching and drafting of manuscripts for publication and presentations

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Assistant (Psychology) who has:

• an Honours degree - in Clinical Neuroscience, Psychology or relevant field
• experience working with older people, particularly people with dementia
• knowledge and/or interest in the cognitive neuroscience of neurodegenerative disorders
• proven experience in carrying out literary searches, and preparing literary reviews for further analysis
• proven experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, data manipulation and analysis, ethics submissions and grant applications
• strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion
• a current and valid Australian drivers license (desirable).

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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