Research Assistant, Faculty of Dentistry

Job Description

1. Provide administrative support for the submission of ethics approval for the conduct of qualitative research studies.  This will include, but not be limited to, liaising with relevant ethics boards all matters related to ethics submission, amendments and approval.
2. Plan and organise research studies in accordance with the approved research protocols. 
3. Plan and implement a participant recruitment strategy to recruit participants for the studies.
4. Plan and conduct the studies to support.
5. Analyse the study findings.
6. Support the write-up of the study findings.
7. Provide any other administrative and/or operational support to ensure the timely completion of the study.
8. Support any other work in relation to research.

Qualifications

1. At least a basic degree in Science, Social Science or any other discipline of relevance;
2. Experience in planning and conducting qualitative studies as well as analysing qualitative data will be an advantage
3. At least 2 years of relevant research experience
4. Displays good project management skills
5. Able to effectively engage with people
6. Able to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications
7. Able to work effectively independently and as a team
8. Demonstrates initiative