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NeuRA is committed to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.
What started in 1990 as discussion around a kitchen table between four scientists has now become a 300-person strong institute with 28 research groups and purpose-built facilities. Based in the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, Sydney, we support the most passionate scientists leading the most promising research and maintain a steadfast commitment to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.
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.
All current vacancies are advertised on this page. If you are interested in a career or studying at NeuRA, please review the information and list of opportunities below. We look forward to hearing from you!
For general enquiries please contact hr@neura.edu.au.
Our values
These are the values by which we live and work:
Impact
We do things that matter to the world
Openness
We are outward-looking and work on projects much bigger than ourselves
Excellence
We are rigorous and set high standards in all that we do
Integrity
We are honest with others and with ourselves
Inclusion
We are respectful and inclusive with colleagues and partners
Current career opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to novel research in ageing and cognitive health
- Experience working with research participants
- Highly collaborative work environmentÂ
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Assistant. In this role you’ll provide technical and research assistance to support projects related to dementia risk assessment and dementia risk reduction.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in supporting the research process by assisting with preparing ethics submissions, conducting interviews and assessments, arranging focus groups, participant recruitment, data analysis, literature reviews and other research related administration.
Roles and responsibilities
- Prepare ethics applications for surveys and focus groups related to dementia risk assessment and implementation.
- Assist with running research projects including recruitment, organising meetings and assessments with participants, setting up surveys, basic data analysis, preparation of reports and presentations.
- Administrative tasks associated with research projects such as booking travel, reimbursements for participants, file management, data management.
- Literature reviews relevant to dementia risk assessment and risk reduction.
- Participate in professional activities, e.g. attendance and participation in conferences and seminars in field of expertise.
- designing and developing web-based surveys and risk assessment tools.
- supporting the set up and management of e-learning interventions for dementia risk reduction in vulnerable populations.
- liaising with software developers and external stakeholders to implement online risk assessment and risk reduction tools.
- data cleaning, management and preparation of project reports.
- assist with the preparation and submission of applications for approval to the Human Research Ethics Committee.
What we’re looking for
- Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent four year training in psychology.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational and detail oriented
- Team player
- Demonstrable interest in dementia risk reduction and cognitive ageing
- Experience developing web-based surveys or assessment tools
- Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applicationsÂ
Encouraging Indigenous Applications
NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. Â
How to Apply:
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dr Ranmalee Eramudugolla r.eramudugolla@unsw.edu.au.
View the full position description hereTo apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek.
Apply via Seek herePlease note that applications will not be accepted via email or other channels. Â
Closing date: 17/03/2025
EEO and Right to Work Statement
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.
Acknowledgement of Country
NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.