Job Description
Located on the Grafton Campus, the school is fully self-contained, in a purpose-built building. The building has been designed to maximise interaction and collaboration.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support the principal investigator (PI) of the SPOTS (Sex and Prevention of Transmission Study) team in leading and executing a comprehensive research project across six cities, to be based in Auckland.This role is full-time (0.80-1.0 FTE) for 9-months. Availability during the lead-up to and during Pride Season in January-March 2025 is essential.The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing fieldwork logistics, recruiting and managing a team of 30+ casual staff nationwide, conducting community consultations, and coordinating large-scale data collection. The role requires significant engagement with national agencies to ensure best practices in recruiting a large number of gay and bisexual men (GBM) for the study.This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), 9 months fixed term contract.Remuneration: $58,300-$72,700 per annum dependent on experience
Responsibilities + Skills
Proven experience in managing and coordinating large-scale research project or fieldworkStrong organisational and logistic skillsExperience in managing a team of casual staffHigh levels of initiative, self-motivation, skills relevant to working independently and in teams
Education
a postgraduate degree (examined or conferred) in a field relating to population health, epidemiology, relevant social sciences (e.g., psychology, especially social/health psychology, sociology).
Experience
