Are you interested in providing key research support in a centre with an international reputation for excellence in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector? The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies requires dynamic proactive researchers to assist in an innovative social entrepreneurship, planned giving and philanthropy research projects.
| Position Title: | Senior Research Assistant |
| Vacancy Reference No: | 28429 |
| Closing Date: | 3 November 2008 |
| Department / Division: | Australian Centre for Philantrophy & Nonprofit Studies |
| Campus: | Gardens Point |
| Classification/Salary Range: | $55 382 to $59 966 pa (HEW6) |
| Plus Superannuation: | 17% employer contribution |
| Status: | Fixed-term for three years |
| Contact Name and Title: | Dr Cameron Newton, Senior Lecturer |
| HR Contact and Title: | Emma Campbell, HR Advisor |
DUTY STATEMENT
Purpose of Position
To assist in the performance of a key research function in The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies in support and delivery of outcomes for the Centre’s Social Entrepreneurship, Planned Giving and Philanthropy Projects. The Senior Research Assistant will provide administrative coordination, literature review, data collection and analysis in these projects.
Organisational Relationships
This position will report to the leader of the philanthropy project. The Senior Research Assistant will be required work in association with other researchers and liaise with research, administrative and academic staff of the University and other external organisations including funding agencies and project partners.
Duties include:
- Administer research tools in consultation with senior researchers including the straightforward analysis and evaluation of data.
- To undertake research using primary and secondary sources, in particular
- undertake qualitative research as required.
- undertake analysis of qualitative data and simple analysis of quantitative data.
- To conduct literature searches, reviews and retrieval and draft literature reviews.
- To draft and present reports and assist with the preparation of journal articles and presentations related to the Centre’s research projects.
- To contribute to the preparation of research grants.
- To provide administrative support to senior researchers and research projects.
- To work as a member of the Centre’s research team and contribute to the processes that enable the group to manage the work of the Centre and foster the Centre’s relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
- Completion of an Honours degree qualification in Business/Management/Social Science/Public Policy or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to contribute to the development of reports, correspondence and presentations.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, with experience in assisting with the conduct of interviews, and interacting with industry and government stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to acquire new research skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Endnote).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and work independently as required.
Desirable:
- Experience in the nonprofit sector.
- Experience in qualitative research techniques.
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide:
- Application Cover Sheet (doc, 60kb or pdf, 17kb)
- Applicants are encouraged to systematically address the selection criteria.
- Your current resume – including the names and contact details of referees
Forward your application to jobapplications@qut.edu.au quoting vacancy ref no. 28429 by 3 November 2008.
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