OPERATIONS COORDINATOR: BRAIN HEALTH RESEARCH AND APPLICATION NETWORK

Are you positive, focused on solutions, good at organization – and with a strong interest in brain health?

This position is an opportunity to run the essential operations of a research-industry partnership. The partnership spans a global network of research and health care organizations.

Your role would have two main components:

 

1 Coordinating the day to day operations of the research network: BRAINnet (www.BRAINnet.net).
This role coordinates an existing database, and the network of research members it supports. This network operates via a web interface. It is the hub for communicating with members around the world, processing their proposals, distributing data in spreadsheet format, and ensuring that outcomes are collected and reported on. Data are housed in the ‘BRAINnet’ section of an industrial strength database. They include clinical information, cognitive assessments, brain function and genotyping data.
2 Coordinating the operations for new research projects: Discovery This role coordinating the processes by which new data are collected. Researchers around the world use the cognitive and brain function assessments to collect data in a range of projects, including for different clinical groups. All data come in to the ‘Discovery’ section of the industrial strength database. This role is responsible for administration of the agreements with each Discovery customer, checking the data quality control, and collating the data to send to them in spreadsheet format.

 

Skills key to these roles are:

A focus on solutions
Clear and positive communication
Project coordination skills – (with other team support)
Website administration skills – (supported by a web development team)
Computer skills – for managing and collating data.
Statistics skills – an understanding of the essentials, such as how to check data quality and how to match people within a dataset

Both BRAINnet and Discovery have significant opportunities for growth. This means the right person in this position would also be able to develop the position, as part of that growth. Opportunities may include:

 

  • Contributing to papers for publication from study outcomes
  • Taking a key role in new funding opportunities for BRAINnet
  • Building collaborations with key members of the network, nationally and globally

 

 

Requirements:

 

The most important requirement is that you are a person who has the right fit to the role. Applicants must have a constructive attitude, be committed, with great interpersonal skills. Training would be available for the specific technical requirements.

 

Essentials:

 

Training/qualifications:

Graduate degree or equivalent (incorporating research training)

Skills and experience:

 

  • Experience with software (at least intermediate level):
    • SPSS
    • MS excel
  • Statistical data analysis for the social sciences skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Capacity to self-manage and perform within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of people (eg, senior management, researchers and general public – and from different countries and cultural contexts).
  • Highly developed organizational skills, including prioritization and time management.

 

 

Desirable:

 

Skills and experience:

 

  • Experience with using a database
  • Experience in website development or management (eg. Using a content management system)
  • Qualifications/experience in psychology, neuroscience or equivalent discipline area
  • Experience in communicating within a team environment, with people from a range of different backgrounds and professions

 

This is preferably a full-time position, although other arrangements may be discussed. Salary range is consistent with a project coordinator.

To apply, please include a CV and cover letter addressing the necessary skills and experience outlined above.

Applications and further enquiries should be directed to:
lea.williams@brainnet.net or donna.palmer@brainresource.com

Applications close 14th May 2010.

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