About the RoleThis Research Assistant/Fellow will develop a decision aid for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer as part of the GenI-AIRSPACE trial, using expertise in health literacy, health services research, and genomics.The role involves reviewing literature, conducting qualitative interviews, creating participant materials, and analysing data to refine decision-making tools for cancer treatment, while contributing to other projects within the Primary Care Cancer Research Group at the University of Melbourne.The position is supported by The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC) and aligns with the University's partnership with Illumina to advance genomics research and innovation in healthcare.Your responsibilities will include: Review previous literature on informed decision making for prostate cancer treatment and genetic testing.Conduct qualitative interviews and qualitative data analysis.Develop participant-facing materials, considering previous peer-reviewed literature, qualitative interview data and quantitative survey data.Collect and analyse quantitative survey data.Evaluate decision-making processes in participants assigned to genomically informed active surveillance of their prostate cancer.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively with diverse stakeholders and as part of a team.
You will possess highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.Experience in clinical research methodology, Good Clinical Practice, and managing deadlines within a research team is essential.You will also have: A tertiary qualification in medical science, health science, or related discipline, with quantitative and qualitative research experience including conducting studies in clinical settings.
Considerable relevant experience in clinical research including demonstrated knowledge of research trial methodology and Good Clinical Practice.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a research team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines and manage time effectively.Demonstrated ability to articulate research through presentations in a public forum including conferences.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement.
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