Research Assistant - Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education - [Archived Advertisement]

Join a team of internationally renowned researchers and scholars

• Play a key role in supporting the ILSTE to provide quality research to improve teacher education
• Fixed term, full-time appointment, located in Brisbane

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) is a national research institute hosting a team of internationally-renowned researchers and international scholars undertaking nationally-funded research studies with a range of industry-funded partners. Our research draws on both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and includes large-scale, longitudinal studies and meta-analyses.

The Research Assistant will work in a research team environment within ILTSE. The purpose of the position is to provide research project support within the Institute to ensure that the ILSTE meets its strategic objectives and maintains its position in providing quality research and higher education. The position involves a variety of research tasks in national projects conducted within the Institute’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program.

You will undertake a range of research project tasks including literature reviews, draft publications, reports, preparation of information to inform research grant publications or tenders, data collection and analysis. You will also provide general administrative support related to the research activities of the Institute.

You will need to have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant research experience

• demonstrated experience in undertaking research/inquiry tasks (e.g. data collection/entry/collation and literature searches

• effective planning and time management skills demonstrating the ability to work to deadlines, achieve required outcomes and prioritise tasks

• excellent oral and written communication skills, including high level editing skills, ability to present information at a professional level and attention to detail

• well-developed interpersonal skills and capacity to work as a member of a team.

• evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description via the ACU Careers website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $81,752 - $88,588 pa, including salary component $69,081 - $74,858 pa (Higher Education Worker Level 5), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to Professor Vince Geiger 07 3623 7188.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Applications Close: Tuesday 23 April 2019 at 11.55pm

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.