Research Officer - Exercise Physiology and Environment Health Research Laboratory Job No.: 670112
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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The Opportunity Join Monash University's Exercise Physiology and Environment Health Research Laboratory as a Research Officer and contribute to a ground-breaking project aimed at improving cycling infrastructure. This role supports a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant, working to develop novel tools that measure people's experiences while riding and help design infrastructure that promotes cycling for diverse populations. You will project manage and conduct physiological experiments using a virtual reality (VR) bike simulator, perform data analysis, and contribute to the overall research effort. This role involves specialized equipment use, procedure development, and maintaining compliance with research protocols.
Key Responsibilities: Manage and conduct physiological experiments using the VR bike simulator. Coordinate ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and trial management. Perform data collection, input, and analysis, preparing results in line with research objectives. Ensure compliance with research methodology, protocols, and safety regulations. Assist in preparing reports, literature reviews, and other documentation. Support the achievement of research outcomes through scheduling, administering experiments, and maintaining project timelines. Continuously improve research procedures and quality assurance standards. Maintain communication with colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders to support research objectives. Key Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or substantial relevant work experience. Strong analytical and technical skills, including data analysis and effective use of technical methods. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Demonstrated project administration experience in supporting research projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a team under general supervision. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and understanding of confidentiality principles. Well-developed communication skills, with experience drafting documentation and reports. High level of computer literacy, including experience with new software packages. Experience in physiological monitoring and conducting human experiments. Apply today to join an innovative team working at the forefront of health and mobility research!
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs.' Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Joanne Caldwell, Senior Lecturer,
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Monday 4 November 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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