Advanced Associate, Content Researcher

Job Title: Advanced Associate, Content Researcher

At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible. 

The Clinical Assessment business is a trusted leader in the development and distribution of assessments for health and education professionals. Our tools are used extensively in research as well as clinical practice.

A unique and exciting opportunity exists to work within the Pearson Clinical Assessment Research and Development Team, contributing to the development of the most widely used, gold‑standard clinical assessments utilised by allied health professionals, such as psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists, across Australia and New Zealand. The role involves supporting key research and development activities, including cultural and language content adaptation, test item review, participant and site recruitment and coordination, normative data collection, equivalence and validation research, digital assessment user testing, alongside a range of administrative tasks that support the end‑to‑end research and development process.

Key Responsibilities of the Advanced Associate, Content Researcher include:

• Preparing, coordinating, and distributing research materials in support of clinical assessment development projects.
• Supporting recruitment for research projects, liaising with and coordinating external contractors, assisting with participant coordination, and maintaining clear and timely stakeholder communication.
• Supporting the adaptation of clinical assessments, including item review and consideration of cultural and language appropriateness for Australian and New Zealand contexts.
• Preparing ethics submissions and supporting ongoing ethics and governance requirements.
• Editing, proof‑reading, and formatting test manuals, reports, and related research documentation.
• Assisting with data collection activities, including data quality processes, data review, scoring, entry, and management in accordance with established research protocols.
• Providing project and administrative support across research and development activities as required, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and effective coordination across concurrent projects.
• Contributing to broader research and development tasks as required related to the adaptation, documentation, and publication of evidence‑based clinical assessments.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• An Honours-level university qualification in psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or related allied health field.
• Demonstrated experience in research fieldwork and research writing, and an interest in research‑focused work.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented working style with strong communication skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and comfort working across both routine and more complex research tasks.
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