Research Officer - Reproduction and Perinatal Centre

Opportunity to work with Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy and Clinical Associate Professor Sarah Melov as a Research Officer at the Reproduction and Perinatal Centre, Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

Part time (0.8FTE), fixed term for 12 months

Base salary starting at $103,185 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Reproduction and Perinatal Centre (RPC) is a research impact centre of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. The RPC is focused on a broad scope of research focused on improving pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in reproduction, obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine.

The RPC based at The Westmead Clinical School is seeking a Research Officer who contributes to research projects and optimises grant management processes. They drive the adoption of innovative research methodologies, and oversee the comprehensive management of data. They also nurture partnerships, manage research documentation, and ensure impactful dissemination of research outcomes. We are seeking a research officer with expertise in qualitative based methodologies and research translation with an interest in the field of perinatal mental health.

Your key responsibilities will be to :

optimise research projects, ensuring methodologies are refined and research goals are met including driving recruitment

assist with qualitative data collection with focus groups and interview as well as data organisation and analysis

provide advice on research direction, updating the team on the latest research methodologies and statistical programming methods

coordinate data management processes, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting that drives research insights

strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing research collaborations and joint initiatives

facilitate timely report submission, uphold data integrity according to university systems, and partner with managers to advance compliance initiatives

undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

bachelor's / masters degree or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

excellent administrative, problem solving and mixed methods data analytic skills

experience in people management, including managing staff performance and development

experience in coordinating and / or managing grant application process

strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritize workload during busy periods.

experience in qualitative based research methodologies and data analysis software like NVivo.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights : you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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.

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