This position is linked to a Healthway-funded project to develop and evaluate a mental health promotion program accessible to children with language difficulties. This role will contribute primarily to research-based activities, either independently or as part of research team.
The Research Associate will work with senior staff to support the delivery of objectives, including coordinating project administration (e.g. ethics applications, reporting, and project oversight), contributing to high-quality research outputs and grant applications, and developing an emerging research profile in language, literacy, and mental health. The appointee will also lead dissemination and research translation activities with stakeholders and academic audiences, and contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students within the broader research program.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Contribute to research output, normally as part of a research group
- Participate in applications for competitive funding
- Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences Publish/exhibit in high-quality journals/outlets (often in collaboration with colleagues) in manner consistent with disciplinary practice
- Undertake principal supervision of honours and research masters, and co-supervision of research doctoral supervision where appropriate
- Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities
- Participate in the delivery of research-led educational programs as required by the Head of School
- Contribute to academic service and leadership, engagement and management within the University
- Contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement
- Foster and promote relationships with professional bodies, industry and affiliated associations, government departments, and the wider community
- Undertake other activities associated with the organisational area, which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the specific accountabilities and responsibilities outlined above
- Engage in appropriate professional development and mentoring programs
- Model a high standard of professional behaviour consistent with the University Code of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values