Research Assistant - Closing date: 5 February 2023

Research Assistant - e-DiVA, NAFOSTED and NIH Projects, Social Gerontology Division

Full Time, Fixed Term, 12-month contract

$65,094 - $72,277 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience

plus Employer Superannuation Contribution 10.5% and extremely generous Salary Packaging

About NARI

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is an independent, non-profit, medical research organisation recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in gerontology and geriatrics research. The Institute provides clinical, psycho-social, health services and public health research specifically focussed on older people and also has a major emphasis on translational research. Our vision is a world where older people are respected, healthy and included. The Institute has four program areas - Clinical Gerontology, Social Gerontology, Aged Care and the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC).

About the role

We are seeking a Research Assistant based within the Social Gerontology Division of the Institute to work on multiple projects across the division. Duties may include participation in literature reviewing; ethics applications; RCT, interviewing; analysing quantitative and qualitative data; preparing academic and non-academic outputs (e.g. reports, fact sheets, journal articles, scripts); liaison with colleagues; and administrative support for Social Gerontology projects

All new NARI employees must be able to provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or have a reasonable medical exemption.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in a health-related discipline

Why work for NARI

Leading Medical Research Institute in Ageing and Aged Care
Opportunity for hybrid work
Extremely generous Salary packaging options
Located in Parkville precinct, good public transport and bike path access
Supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated and passionate researchers

How to apply

Applicants should include a cover letter, CV and address the selection criteria when responding.

Position description: Research Assistant, e-DiVA, NAFOSTED and NIH Projects, Social Gerontology Division

For position description, visit: http://www.nari.net.au/careers

Please send application to: [email protected]

For enquiries please contact A/Prof Tuan Nguyen at: [email protected]

Applications close: 5pm Sunday, 5 February 2023

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Research Assistant - Closing date: 5 February 2023

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