As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in its research pursuits. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the delivery of a food research project for people with swallowing difficulties through preparation of study samples, coordination of human participant research, data analysis and preparation of project outputs.

Key responsibilities:
•    Participate in the execution and coordination of the research project with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, collaborators and student researchers to ensure project deliverables are met. 
•    Prepare and manage foam food prototypes and comparator samples for laboratory and human participant studies. 
•    Support ethics submissions, study documentation and regulatory requirements for research involving human participants. 
•    Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling and study activities at SIT and collaborating clinical sites. 
•    Assist with data collection, management and analysis for swallowing, sensory and acceptability studies, including frame-by-frame video analysis where required. 
•    Prepare project updates, reports, presentations, conference abstracts and manuscripts. 
•    Support procurement, risk assessment and compliance with research governance, food safety, radiation safety and workplace safety requirements. 
•    Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to support timely completion of the project. 

Minimum Requirements:
•    Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
•    Interest in human participant research, healthcare research, food science or related areas.
•    Willingness to work with research participants and collaborate with clinical and academic partners.
•    Prior experience in research, human participant studies, healthcare, food science, or related project work would be advantageous.