Thompson Institute | Birtinya, Sunshine CoastPart-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term appointment until January 2026Level 5 - $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuationThe Opportunity Join the Thompson Institute Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinic as a key player in advancing mental health and neurological research!
In this dynamic role, you'll support the implementation and delivery of cutting-edge clinical research programs, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional, ethical care to clinical trial participants.
Help drive meaningful discoveries that make a real difference in mental health care.
You will Contribute towards the Thompson Institute's vision of being a centre for excellence in PTSD research integrating mental health and neurological research to prevent and/or successfully treat trauma related mental health conditions;Undertake research tasks including but not limited to recruitment, assessments, data collection and analysis and provide research administrative support;Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.About you You are a highly organised and resourceful professional, skilled in troubleshooting and adept at prioritising conflicting demands to meet tight deadlines.
Your ability to exercise sound judgement, use initiative, and maintain confidentiality allows you to navigate dynamic environments with ease.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, paired with strong interpersonal abilities, enable you to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
You thrive both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research setting, contributing effectively to shared goals while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
You will possess: Completion of a relevant degree;Thorough knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable principles and regulations;Ability to use a trauma informed approach to working in a mental health research setting cognisant of the complexity of participant presentations and needs;Experience in research support and administration, understanding of research methodologies and development of project timelines, data collection and collation;Experience working in a research environment and/or within the health sector will be highly regarded;Experience with SPSS, Endnote and Qualtrics advantageous;Research Administration experience, including working in clinical trials, would be advantageous.Position Description: Research Assistant (Mental Health).pdf All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 13 January 2025.
Your completed application must include:
A resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team Have questions or want to know more?
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Trish Wilson
Manager, Clinical Programs
Telephone: 07 5456 3893
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Any emails or phone calls received during this period will be attended to when staff return on 2 January.
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