Research Assistant in Management
RMIT University
Australia

• Fixed Term – 18 months with possibility of extension 

• Part Time working arrangements available (0.4 – 0.5 FTE available) 

• Salary: Academic Level A($76,880  - $104,280) + 17% Superannuation  

• Based at Bundoora or City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University 

About the Role and Project 

As the successful candidate, you will be based in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, in collaboration with the Eat, Move, Heal Network (EMHN), and will support a multidisciplinary team of researchers on a project titled: Emerging from the long shadow: Optimising supportive consumer and provider journeys through the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). The project is funded under the following grant scheme: 2023 MRFF Post-Acute Sequalae of COVID-19 (Stream 1).  

You will undertake research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team, in line with the project deliverables. You will be expected to work with an increasing degree of autonomy as your skills and experience develop. 

The Eat, Move, Heal Network (EMHN), an Enabling Impact Network located in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT, leads pioneering research in Long-COVID and provides up-to-date information about this complex health condition to healthcare practitioners and the general public.  

EMHN brings together researchers, educators and healthcare practitioners from over 10 disciplines, as well as industry partners and community members. 

Eat, Move, Heal refers to evidence-based lifestyle interventions for Long-COVID, including diet and nutrition, physical activity, and mental health modulation.

Specific areas of research interest include:  

• Lived experience of people with Long-COVID, including those from diverse and hard-to-reach communities, 

• Factors contributing to Long-COVID experiences, 

• Creative care pathways to facilitate the recovery from COVID-19 and Long-COVID, 

• Innovative and easily implementable lifestyle solutions tailored to individuals and modes of deployment, and 

• Biological markers that enable an accurate diagnosis and the evaluation of interventions. 

For more information about the EMHN, please visit our webpage: Eat, Move, Heal Network (EMHN) - RMIT University 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the fields of public health, health promotion, health social science, allied health, or community-based research. 

• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with industry, government, and community stakeholders, including people with lived experience of chronic illness, disability, or forms of social disadvantage. 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment. This includes being able to work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners confidently and effectively. 

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, effectively manage varying workloads, and respond to changing priorities as required.  

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including the production of appropriate information formats for diverse community and professional stakeholder groups.  

This project involves working with diverse community groups. Experience in working with people with complex/chronic health conditions, disability, or other diversities is highly desired. Lived experience with complex/chronic health conditions or disability, personal experience as a caregiver/supporter, is also highly desired. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, or gender diverse, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, are also strongly encouraged to apply.  

Qualifications: 

Mandatory:  The successful candidate will have a qualification in the relevant discipline area (public health, health promotion, allied health, or health social science) and have either: 

• Completed or commenced a Research Doctorate or Masters-by-Research degree, OR 

• Undertaken research in a relevant industry setting. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences within the STEM College 

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic Clusters (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences). Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology. Many of our programs include Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning, both through placements in partner industries and through the University’s student led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora.