Research Associate

The University of Sydney

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - VIETNAM VETERANS FAMILY HEALTH STUDY
BRAIN AND MIND RESEARCH INSTITUITE
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
REFERENCE NO. 759/0414

Research role at the prestigious Brain and Mind research institute

Contribute to a project benefiting our war veterans and their families

Full-time fixed term to 31/12/14, remuneration package: base salary $80K pro-rata, leave loading and up to 17% super; further offers possible dependent upon funding

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI) is a multi-disciplinary centre focused on diseases of the brain and mind. The BMRI operates a range of laboratories each under the direction of a principal researcher and also clinics and other research facilities, some of which are shared.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to support a current study in the field of military psychiatry directed to the families of Australia's Vietnam veterans that is being conducted in conjunction with completed fieldwork data collections from Vietnam veterans and their wives/partners, and completes a family study of the effects of war service and combat trauma on the warriors and their families.

In this role you will:

conduct statistical analysis of existing and forthcoming data sets

conduct literature searches and write summary reviews

assist in the preparation of research data for publication and presentation

assist in the preparation (in consultation with the Study Director) of relevant ethics and scientific documents including preparation of ethics applications, draft manuscripts and grant applications

attend and assist in presenting data at project and departmental meetings, study meetings, internal seminars and external scientific meetings.

To succeed in securing this role you will have:

research experience in data analysis of large complex data sets using SPSS in multivariate analysis

research experience in literature reviews of psychological status

excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem solving skills

demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

computer literacy including Access and Excel spreadsheet management

a track record of high quality research, publication and grant application

demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

A higher degree in a quantitative health related field such as Biostatistics, Psychology, Epidemiology, Public Health or population research or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a worthwhile research project of benefit to war veterans and their families.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2014 (11:00pm Sydney Time)