Description:
- Part-time 21 hours per week, fixed-term position for 3 years
- Based at the Westmead Innovation Quarter
- $59,713 to $67,528 p.a. (pro-rata rates) Inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading
About Us
The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development is an interdisciplinary research institute of Western Sydney University. The vision for the Institute is to optimise human interaction, and wellbeing across lifespan. We strive to solve the problems that matter most through the themes: sensing and perceiving, interacting with each other, and technologies for humans. Researchers in MARCS come from many disciplines including cognitive science, developmental psychology, language science, music science, cognitive neuroscience, and biomedical, electrical, electronic and software engineering. The Institute consists of three Research Areas - the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, Brain Sciences, and Biomedical and Human Technologies. The Research Assistant Babylab will join the Brain Sciences research program.
The Institute is committed to a culture that embraces equity and a diverse and inclusive community where everyone participates in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities.
Further information is available from our website – http://westernsydney.edu.au/marcs
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about research and eager to contribute to impactful research in human analogical reasoning? Western’s MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development is seeking an exceptional Research Assistant to join the team supporting our BabyLab. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the innovative project, “The origins and development of human analogical reasoning” funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant led by Professor Sue Hespos and Dr Genevieve Quek.
As a Research Assistant, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team including but not limited to MARCS academic researchers, administration staff, research assistants and officers as well as undergraduate and HDR students. You will often be the first point of contact between the public, including families who participate in our research, and BabyLab. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing recruitment, scheduling, and communication with team members, as well as conducting EEG and behavioural experiments. Additionally, you will handle data collection in EEG and behavioural experiences, data management, equipment upkeep, and budgetary organisation and coordinating activities across the three lab locations: Westmead, Kingswood, and Bankstown.
This is a part-time (21 hour per week), fixed-term position for three years based primarily at Westmead Innovation Quarter.
Please review the position description for further information.
About You
You possess a relevant degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience or related field or are progressing towards completion. You have experience in conducting psychological research particularly working with parents, infants and young children. Your strong organisational skills enable you to effectively manage databases, and recruitment scheduling. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively within a team.
If you are enthusiastic about engaging with the public, comfortable discussing scientific concepts, and committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism, we invite you to apply for this opportunity!
Working with Children Check
It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 5 $59,713 to $67,528 p.a. (comprising Salary of $50,458 to $57,062 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Please note - the above salary range is 0.6 FTE of the full-time equivalent rate.
Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Professor Sue Hespos via email at s.hespos@westernsydney.edu.au.
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
Closing date: 8.30pm, Sunday 25 May 2025
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.