A full time research assistant is required to assist in all aspects of conducting an ongoing study examining the role of psychosocial factors in the development of breast cancer in women from high-risk breast cancer families. The position is based at the Royal North Shore Hospital. The primary focus of this position is the recruitment of participants to the study, conducting research interviews over the telephone, producing and presenting written reports of the interview for coding, and assisting with maintaining the project database. The position may require some out of hours work on occasion.

Essential criteria: Completion of an Honours Degree in Psychology (or one of the Behavioural Sciences); previous experience working on a research project; demonstrable ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team; demonstrable organisational and communication skills; skills with databases and statistics.

Desirable criteria: Skills in conducting semi-structured interviews; data coding and entry; knowledge of or experience with cancer; training in non-directive counselling techniques.

The position is full-time fixed term for 18 months, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment for three years, subject to funding and need. Successful applicants will be asked to provide proof of Australian citizenship or a valid work visa appropriate to the term of the position. For further information and a copy of the duty statement contact Dr Judy Wilson on 9926 6457 or e-mail: jwilson@med.usyd.edu.au

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
WE OFFER A SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

Remuneration package: up to $51,269 - $57,447 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 5 $43,323 - $48,544 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)

Closing:    24 February 2005

Applications should quote the reference no, address the selection criteria, and include a CV, the names, addresses, e-mail, fax and phone number of two confidential referees and be forwarded to:

The Personnel Officer, College of Sciences and Technology,
Carslaw Building, (F07),
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Or emailed to jobapps@cst.usyd.edu.au

The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.