As Research Assistant, you will be contributing to ongoing research activities under the supervision of Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson. Your role will include performing data-base searches, data collection, and collaborating with the research team to deliver workshops.

Diversity and Inclusion

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or people with a disability to apply for this position.

 3 best things about the role

1. Be part of a great team doing novel work in dementia.
2. Liaise with cross-disciplinary researchers from the arts and science.
3. Gain valuable research experience.

Measures of success

In 3 months you will have achieved the delivery of an innovative and fun theatre intervention for older adults!

Responsibilities of the Role

• Perform database searches and review literature.
• Manage participant recruitment and liaise with research team to deliver a series of in-person workshops for people with mild cognitive impairment.
• Data collection, entry and analysis.
• Administrative duties.

To succeed in this role you will need

• An undergraduate degree in psychology
• Good communication skills
• Ability to collate complex information quickly
• Familiarity with conducting research in accordance with Human Research Ethics requirements.

Key skills that would be advantageous

• Experience working with older adults with cognitive decline.
• Experience performing literature reviews

Our values

Our values are the essence of our organisation – they are the principles that we live by, and are at the core of everything we do. NeuRA’s values are: Impact. Collaboration. Respect. Excellence. Integrity. Innovation.

NeuRA is committed to improving research quality. Our goals are to:

• Raise awareness
• Educate, Train & Foster
• Promote Openness
• Adopt Improvement

How to apply

For more information or a confidential chat about the role, please contact

Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson

E: n.wilson@neura.edu.au. P: 02 9399 1126

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and email to Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson  E: n.wilson@neura.edu.au.

Closing date: Monday 27^th Sep 2023

EEO and right to work statements & Acknowlegdment of Country 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.