Research Assistant - Cognitive Rehabilitation

About This Opportunity

Join the collaborative CogCap project, Capacity building for cognitive rehabilitation providers in Queensland , and contribute your rehabilitation expertise to high-impact research designed to strengthen professional practice. As a Research Assistant , you will provide technical research support across the research lifecycle, working with senior staff to collect and analyse data, assist with study design and help deliver a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• •Coordinating quantitative and qualitative data collection, management and analysis for the CogCap project.
• •Assisting senior staff with research study design and the delivery of a capacity-building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers.
• •Preparing research documentation, including ethics and funding applications, literature reviews, reports, graphs, figures and presentations.
• •Supporting safe and efficient research methodologies, appropriate data storage and routine team administration.

This is a part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position through to 29 September 2028 at HEW 5.

About You

• •Completion of a degree-level qualification in Allied Health Sciences.
• •Excellent practical research skills and experience with methodologies and/or techniques relevant to rehabilitation research.
• •Experience collecting, managing and analysing quantitative and qualitative research data.
• •Proficiency using Microsoft Office and SPSS.
• •Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear research documentation, reports and presentations.
• •The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a research environment.
• •The ability to work independently on routine procedures and demonstrate a well-organised, methodical and self-motivated approach.
• •Previous experience in a similar role will be considered favourably.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jenny Fleming at j.fleming@uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number R-69994.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ selection criteria above.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia and your professional registration i.e. AHPRA or equivalent registration. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion . We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Friday 13 November at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-69994).

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