Casual Professional - Research Officer Talent Pool - Level 6/7 - LAWRES

Research Officer opportunities may involve:

• Providing expert research and technical support to research projects and multidisciplinary research teams.

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and evaluation.

• Maintaining research integrity through data cleaning, verification and management of research databases.

• Undertaking independent and complex research activities using established research methodologies, including field work where required.

• Preparing, drafting and reviewing research reports, publications, presentations, ethics applications and grant applications.

• Liaising with academic staff, research participants and internal and external stakeholders to support research outcomes.

• Coordinating research activities, including fieldwork logistics, participant recruitment and conferences and events.

• Responding to complex research enquiries and providing technical advice where required.

• Supervising or providing guidance to Research Assistants, where appropriate.

• Supporting project planning, reporting and the achievement of research milestones.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating research projects. Appointments at

will generally require extensive relevant experience in research project coordination.

• Demonstrated experience undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative research, including data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of research methodologies, experimental design, ethics processes and research protocols.

• Proven experience using Microsoft Office and relevant research software, databases or information systems.

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, researchers, research participants and stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

• For Level 7 appointments, demonstrated experience in project planning, managing large datasets or databases, and reporting against research milestones will be highly regarded.

Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks

• Entitlement to work and ID checks

• Working With Children Checks

• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration

• Verification of relevant qualifications

• Verification of relevant professional membership

• Employment history and reference checks

• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.

• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

with:

• A current resume; and

• A brief cover letter outlining your research experience, areas of expertise, and the types of research projects you are interested in supporting.

Applications will be assessed on merit, and suitable applicants will be added to the talent pool for consideration as casual opportunities become available.

For any enquires related to the role, please contact law-research@unsw.edu.au .

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

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