Research Assistant - Swinburne University of Technology

Description : Research Assistant. Company : Swinburne University of Technology. Location : Melbourne VIC

The Centre of Mental Health and Brain Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for a Research Assistant to join their team.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the completion of a mental health website. The role will suit an experienced psychology research assistant who wishes to build networks and expertise in clinical psychology and digital interventions in mental health.

The Research Assistant will lead development of a prototype website for early intervention in bipolar disorder. Co-design with end-users will be used to develop draft content/format for the website.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • Demonstrated experience as a research assistant on a psychology research project
  • Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including resourcefulness, initiative and the ability to meet tight deadlines, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Experience with budget management

Qualifications
  • Honours degree in psychology

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Tuesday 6th June 2023, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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