UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
The Research Assistant provides effective administrative and research assistance to research studies investigating the support needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic health conditions within the Behavioural Sciences Unit/ School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that aims to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults living with chronic health conditions. Working within a collaborative research environment, you will support a range of studies through participant coordination, data management, literature reviews, manuscript preparation and research administration. You will play an important role in supporting innovative projects, including the development of new digital health initiatives and multi-site research programs. The position is well suited to a motivated and organised individual who is passionate about health research, enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, and can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The role of Research Assistant reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 25th October before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
