Organisation/Company: AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)Research Field: Psychological sciencesResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3)Country: AustraliaApplication Deadline: 23 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)Type of Contract: OtherJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionJob No: APTAV107447#002Work within a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, exercise scientists, digital designers and industry partners to produce a high impact project.ACU provides multiple benefits including 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.About the role:Operating within Psychology (Strathfield), in partnership with the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and RMIT, our research team is developing an online training intervention (targeting improving physical health, cognitive capacity and hazard perception skills) to improve the safety of older adult pedestrians. You will be involved in conducting face-to-face studies in older adults using a variety of measures including physical function, cognitive function and virtual reality simulation. You will also manage the timelines, staffing and budget of this large-scale multi-site project and liaise with both the AAA and RMIT for the successful completion of this project.The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.Total remuneration valued to $94,914 - $128,342 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $80,204 - $108,451(pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks'' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but are not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.Step 2: Click the ''View Position Description and Apply'' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.Applications close: 23-FEB-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.About ACU:Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU''s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Research Associate