CENTRE FOR MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY & EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING
CENTRAL CLINICAL SCHOOL
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
REFERENCE NO. 2018/0914A

• Located at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
• Full-time, fixed term for 12 months
• Remuneration package: $89K-$96K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

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 position will be based in the School of Psychology as a component of the Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making (CeMPED), a newly established, cross-Faculty/disciplinary University of Sydney Research Centre, currently employing over 40 staff. CeMPED’s mission is to support excellent research across the interface of Psychology, Medicine and Public Health to answer questions about: the behavioural factors which promote good health and prevent disease; ways to enhance the psychosocial adjustment of patients and carers; ways to increase use of evidence in health care decision making; and ways to support patients to be more involved in their own health care. CeMPED’s research strengths lie in three themes: doctor-patient communication; evidence-based, shared decision making; and Psycho-Oncology. With particular expertise in cancer care, CeMPED’s members have over 20 years of experience in this field.

We are currently seeking a Research Officer to support researchers working on studies investigating interventions to improve the supportive care and survivorship of people with cancer with the overall aim of improving the survival and quality of life for cancer survivors. The role will primarily involve working on physical activity and cognitive function studies in people with cancer and healthcare communication.

You will require:

• excellent organisational skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated skill and experience in liaising with other researchers and health professionals
• experience in working independently and as part of a team
• previous clinical research experience
• commitment and ability to work to a research protocol
• degree in Psychology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Human Movement (or equivalent), or relevant experience
• current drivers license and vehicle
• previous experience in delivering standardised interventions
• understanding of behavior change interventions
• familiarity with questionnaires and their administration
• knowledge of Good Clinical Research Practice
• understanding of issues relating to cancer patients.

Desirable:

• understanding of cognitive rehabilitation principles and interventions
• previous experience using coding schemas
• group facilitation
• knowledge of medical and trials terminology.

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: 5pm 31 March 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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