• Opportunity to contribute to novel research in ageing and cognitive health
• Experience working with research participants in clinical setting
• Highly collaborative work environment 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a part-time (21 hours per week) Research Assistant. In this role you’ll provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff in activities associated with the ReMind Brain Health project, including contribution and application of knowledge in the field of psychology.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in supporting the research process by assisting with participant recruitment, scheduling appointments, and accompanying participants to health assessments, administer questionnaires and screening assessments. Additionally, you’ll help manage consumables, ensure data quality through diligent monitoring, undertake data entry, administrative duties, and handle biological samples as part of the research protocols.

In your first 3 months you’ll have mastered administration of assessments, following protocols, recruitment of participants, completion of assessments, liaising with stakeholders and other research related administration.  In your first 6 months you’ll have made a great contribution to our team, achieving the study aims in terms of recruitment and assessments.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of honours degree in Psychology or equivalent 4 years of training in psychology
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, including with older adults and individuals with cognitive impairment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, and great attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands
• Experience or training in the assessment of research participants including experience in administering questionnaires and cognitive assessment is desirable
• Experience working with older adults in a health setting is desirable   

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.  

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dr Ranmalee Eramudugolla r.eramudugolla@unsw.edu.au.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via email or other channels.  

Closing date: 12 Feb 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

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