Casual Professional - Research Officer Talent Pool - Level 6/7 - LAWRES
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Temporary
bachelor degree
Posted 28d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide expert research and technical support to academic staff and multidisciplinary teams within the Faculty of Law & Justice. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, preparing research reports, and coordinating project logistics.
Requirements
Requires a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in qualitative or quantitative research and data analysis. Level 7 appointments specifically require extensive experience in project coordination and managing large datasets.
Full job description
Faculty of Law & Justice
The Faculty of Law & Justice is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated researchers to join our Casual Research Officer Talent Pool.
This talent pool will support a range of research projects across the Faculty, including both Law and Criminology disciplines. Successful applicants may be contacted as casual research opportunities arise throughout the year.
As a Research Officer, you will provide expert research and technical support to academic staff and multidisciplinary research teams. The nature and complexity of the work will vary depending on the project requirements and the classification level of the appointment.
About the Role
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.
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
A relevant tertiary qualification, with demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating research projects. Appointments at Level 7 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.
Classification
This is a casual Research Officer Talent Pool.
Appointments may be made at Research Officer Level 6 or Level 7, depending on the requirements of the role and the successful candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
Please note that inclusion in the talent pool does not guarantee an offer of employment or appointment at a particular classification level.
Why UNSW?
At UNSW, the work you do has a ripple effect far beyond your immediate role. We have a reputation for doing work that benefits others. Here, you can put your skills into the service of something bigger. Whether you contribute by making progress in your field, improving the lives of students or the wider community, this is a place where your work will feel meaningful.
As a G08 university, we are globally recognised for making an impact and it’s our people who make this happen. We are Australia’s #1 university for impact in research, and we’re one of the top 20 employers in Australia.
Pre-Employment Checks
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.
How to Apply
To be considered for the Casual Research Assistant Talent Pool, please Apply Now 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 [email protected].
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
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