538062
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Area: Melbourne Melbourne - North
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Job details Research Assistant - Compensation Research Database Job No.: 538062 Job No. 538062 Faculty / Portfolio: Provost and Senior Vice-President Office of the Vice-Provost (Research) Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) Location: 499 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004 (the ISCRR office will be relocated to the CBD region by August 2016 or earlier) Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Two year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $82,192 - $88,716 pa HEW Level 06 (includes 17% employer superannuation) * Do you love data? Exciting research opportunity! * Professional and supportive environment * Leading multidisciplinary research institute If you're after a rewarding career, Monash University can help make it happen. With leading academics and world-class resources, combined with a ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide, we offer all you need to build a brighter future. The Opportunity The Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) is a partnership between WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe), the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Monash University (Monash). ISCRR aims to conduct research aligned with compensation scheme issues and objectives, and to facilitate the translation of research evidence into policy and practice that will lead to fewer and less severe occupational injuries and illnesses and improved health, vocational and social outcomes. As described in our Strategic Plan, Vision 2020, ISCRR has developed a collaborative research model which features three pillars: (1) setting the research agenda (2) conducting or facilitating research and (3) translating research. One of the research platforms that ISCRR has developed to support activity across its research portfolio is the Data Hub. One of its primary activities is ISCRR's Compensation Research Database (CRD). The CRD was established in 2009 and is an internationally unique research database that incorporates datasets from both the TAC and WorkSafe. It provides a unique platform to support research into compensation health and to link to other databases to expand research possibilities. Further information can be found atwww.iscrr.com.au. As the Research Assistant, you will make a substantial contribution to the Data Hub and ISCRR more broadly by supporting the management of the CRD and related data platforms. This includes data analysis, reporting, interpreting data and administration, managing projects and providing support and assistance to the Lead Evidence Review and Data Hub You will require a qualification with a quantitative component in a social science, epidemiology, public policy or other health-related discipline, and relevant work experience; or an equivalent, alternate combination of relevant and substantial experience and/or education/training. This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise and strengthen your enhanced data management, analysis and related quantitative skills, and work closely with a range of stakeholders from our industry and academic partners to drive and leverage ISCRR's data platforms in ways that will add value to our partners and the community. If you are passionate about using data to support research that influences policy and practice in the health or related setting, we encourage you to apply. This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs" Enquiries Samantha Barker, Lead, Evidence Review and Data Hub, 03 9903 8611 Position Description PD - Research Assistant - CRD Closing Date Sunday 13 September 2015, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time Closing date: 13 Sep 2015 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time Supporting a diverse workforce Apply Here |
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