Research Assistant - Neurosciences

• 2x Full time, fixed term for 12 months
• Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant with the School of Medical Sciences 
• Base Salary from $86,511 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.   

The Research Assistant contributes to research activities including conducting clinical neurological research and performing laboratory-based assays. The role will support research via development of research protocols and driving the execution of research activities. The role includes data acquisition, clinical studies, sample processing and assay protocol development, data management, data analysis and research management and reporting. They also collaborate with researchers and stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities
• coordinate and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements
• provide guidance on research regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring projects align with standards
• assist with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• manage the documentation process for research publications, from drafting to submission, and maintain comprehensive research records
• coordinate with the team to produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulations
• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• experience in working in a research-intensive environment
• experience coordinating and/or managing grant application process
• experience in research administration and conducting scientific literary searches
• experience in carrying out literacy searches and preparing literary reviews for further analysis
• you will be an excellent communicator both oral and written 
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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