Research Officer Full-time

Research Officer

The Research Officer provides comprehensive support on a diverse range of research activities related to a collaboration agreement between ANU and the ACT Government to address the ACT Wellbeing Framework. This program of research is broadly focused on enabling evidence-based policy decision-making in the ACT, particularly to inform new solutions to “wicked” problems in health and education. For example, initial projects are expected to focus on (1) the effect of the changing workforce on inter-generational disadvantage, and (2) the effect of early life disadvantage on educational outcomes.

The Research Officer is expected to contribute towards both research and administrative aspects of Health and Identity lab activities, with particular focus on the partnership between the ANU and ACT Government and the current research projects. Contributions will include managing or supporting ethics and governance processes, event organisation, budgeting and purchasing, data preparation, and the drafting of documents including grant applications.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative research professional with demonstrated experience supporting research projects in a university, government or research environment. The successful candidate will have strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to contribute to research activities, coordinate project outcomes, engage effectively with stakeholders and support the successful delivery of research objectives.