Research Assistant in Social Psychology

Job no: 0061755
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.3 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Psychological Sciences
Salary: Level A – $80,258- $108,906 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Support research on social psychology validity, assisting in project development, data analysis, and publication.
• Opportunity to work with leading researchers, contribute to influential projects, and develop expertise in social psychology and research integrity.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences is recruiting a research assistant to contribute to social psychology research, particularly in examining the validity of published findings. Reporting to Professor Simine Vazire, the role involves conducting research projects, analysing data, and collaborating on research reports for publication. Candidates with statistical expertise, communication skills, and an interest in social psychology and research integrity are encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing research support within the context of the project, independently and in collaboration with others.
• Contributing to literature reviews, summarizing key articles and searching for other related articles.
• Collecting data, including running participants in the lab, administering online studies, and coding articles for meta-analyses.
• Process data and help with data analyses.

Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research skills, proficiency in statistical analysis, and a keen interest in psychological research methods. They should excel both independently and within a team, with excellent communication and organisational abilities.

You will also have:

• Undergraduate study (Bachelors degree may be in progress) in an area of psychology, metascience, or cognate discipline.
• Strong interests related to research methods in psychology, statistical inference, and scientific/critical thinking.
• Experience with collecting, processing, and analysing data, preferably in the R programming language.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, ranked among the top schools of psychology in Australia and globally, offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound impact in the field. With a focus on excellence in research and teaching, the School attracts exceptional students and fosters a vibrant community of academic, teaching, and research professionals. Collaborative research links with prestigious institutions and departments further enrich the academic environment.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description