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About the role

Researchers in the Priority Research Centre in Stroke and Brain Injury are cutting edge researchers dedicated to improving stroke care and recovery. Associate Professor Coralie English leads a team of researchers focused on understanding the role of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and exercise in stroke recovery and rehabilitation.

As the Research Assistant you will provide a high level of technical, administration and research support to the Stroke Recovery Group on projects related to stroke, physical activity and exercise. You will:

• assist in data collection for projects;
• draft grant application and ethics applications for projects;
• undertake literature searching, sourcing and data extraction for systematic reviews;
• draft and edit manuscripts for publication; and
• draft and edit research presentations.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• completed an undergraduate degree in allied health, exercise science or science, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• proven high level written communication skills and computer literacy;
• organisational skills including demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and expectations through multi-tasking, prioritising and problem solving;
• computer proficiency and familiarity with common software programs (including spreadsheet and database applications) and email use; and
• the ability to make sound decisions within your sphere of responsibility and take responsibility for delivering to plan and on time.

Please note: In accordance with the University's Staff Selection Guidelines, your application will be assessed on the selection criteria found at the link below. It is essential that you address each of the criteria to enable the selection committee to properly assess your application and suitability for interview.

This position is offered on a part-time 0.4 full-time equivalent, 15 month fixed term contract

HEW 5 - $63,943 to $74,175 per annum (pro-rated to 0.4 FTE), plus an employer superannuation contribution of 9.5%.

Applications close: Monday, 11 July 2016.