• Academy for Medical Education

• HEW 7

• Fixed-term position for up to 2 years

• Closing date: Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 11.00pm AEST

• UQ Careers: R-06698

 

 About This Opportunity 

The Principal Research Assistant works as a member of the UQ Teaching Innovation Grant project team on the following project- Visualising digital footprints to enhance learner engagement in work-integrated learning (WIL). The role will provide high-level educational mixed-methods research expertise for the project working closely with the multidisciplinary project team and student partners.

 Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking a comprehensive literature review in the area of WIL specifically workplace-based learning and assessment in the medical and veterinary science contexts to support research outcomes

• Contributing to and/or draft elements of ethics applications and/or other project documentation to maintain accurate records of project activities including project stages and outcomes

• Leading focus group sessions and other data collection methods (surveys) with student representatives from medicine and veterinary science programs .

• Adopting an inquiry-based approach to explore digital data sets that capture WIL activities and working with the project team to analyse patterns of engagement by student cohorts in workplace-based learning and assessment.

• Contributing to co-design sessions with the student partners and project team to inform the development of digital dashboards for stakeholders (clinical supervisors, academic staff and students) that capture WIL activities and student progress.

• Providing specialist expertise in analytic methods for both quantitative and qualitative data sets to maximise research outcomes.

• Developing project evaluation methods and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data sets to inform ongoing project planning. This includes collation of feedback from the international reference group associated with the project.

• Providing educational design expertise for the project team to develop educational strategies to enhance medical and veterinary student’s engagement in review of their WIL activities and development of their clinical competencies.

• Contributing to and coordinating research outputs, joint preparation and authorship of presentations and documentation for dissemination activities associated with the project (newsletters, conference abstracts, manuscripts for publication)

• Contributing to the effective and efficient management of the project

• Supporting the project team with drafting intervention strategies designed to enhance learning engagement in WIL.

• Other duties as directed.

This role is subject to the University’s Code of Conduct.

About You  

• Completion of post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline area and demonstrated alignment of research interests in health sciences education, medical education or veterinary science education, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills in one or more of the following fields: educational design research, student learning, WIL, higher education pedagogy, feedback and assessment literacy, educational interventions for at-risk students.

• Advanced knowledge of work-integrated learning in the health/medical or veterinary science contexts or can demonstrate how your knowledge is directly transferable to these contexts.

• Significant experience of working in the higher education or health sciences/medical or veterinary science sector.

• Advanced capabilities in data management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data sets.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct research documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of team members in higher education and/or WIL settings

• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity

• A commitment to upholding the highest standard of research integrity, ethics and workplace health and safety

What We Can Offer 

This is a part-time (40%) fixed-term position through to 29 February 2024 at HEW 7.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $90,538.40 - $98,719.38 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $105,929.93 - $115,501.67 per annum.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.

Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Helen Wozniak

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.

About The Selection Process

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.

Other Information

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

The University of Queensland believes in maintaining a safe work environment for all, which is why we are introducing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that all staff be fully vaccinated, subject to limited exemptions.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

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