Quantitative Researcher In Education

Description:

Part time (.2 FTE) Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses, or at the Sydney campus HEO7 12 months Fixed-term position
About The Position
Under the supervision of Nexus lead researcher Dr. Meera Varadharajan, the candidate will collaborate with the Nexus team to conduct research and develop scholarly outputs.
The study aims to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of Nexus in preparing pre-service teachers for school teaching and explore ways to enhance the program for the benefit of pre-service teachers, schools, and the broader community.
Skills And Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
Holder of postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) in Education or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative data analysis. This includes skills relating to: Importing and exporting dataProducing numerical and graphical summariesDescriptive statistics and plotsHypothesis testing (t-tests, ANOVA & Chi-squared tests)Confidence intervals & p-valuesSimple linear regressionPower & sample size considerations. Strong knowledge and experience working with statistical data analysis tools - SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences or R or other). Strong familiarity and understanding of online survey questionnaire tools (such as RedCap/QuestionPro/Qualtrics).
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go
Benefits
17% employer contributed superannuation Flexible work arrangements Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How To Apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday the 13th of March 2025
Position Enquiries: Meera Varadharajan, m.varadharajan@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description Below
PD - HEO7Quantitative Researcher Nexus_Fixed term.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and An up to date resume; A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description (max 2 pages).
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
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