Research Assistant – UNSW Medicine & Health

• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months (35-hour week)
• Remuneration: Level 5 position ($85,717 + 17% Superannuation)
• Location: Randwick, NSW

Why Your Role Matters:

The Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting clinical research projects in mental health, investigating novel and emerging interventions in psychiatry for depression (e.g., ketamine, electroconvulsive therapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and transcranial direct current stimulation) and other mental health conditions.

The position will provide research support and coordination in various projects for senior staff in an integrated multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians. The position will assist in the development and application of knowledge in the field of mental health to a range of projects conducted by the Neurostimulation and Interventional Psychiatry Team within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, including clinical trials/networks and neuroscience-focused projects.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Assist in set-up and ongoing coordination of new and existing research projects (including but not limited to preparation of ethics submissions, external contracts, and study materials; project reports; meeting agendas/minutes).
• Liaise with research collaborators, internal and external stakeholders regarding project implementation and administration (including but not limited to project initiation, monitoring, progress).
• Participate in project meetings.
• Undertake data collection, entry, monitoring, and management, ensuring accuracy of data and records.
• Assist with delivery of study training and timely preparation of project-related documents (e.g., training/operations manuals, reports, manuscripts, presentations).
• Ensure all research procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable protocols and policies/guidelines.
• Respond to a range of in-person, telephone and email enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and initiate, action or escalate as necessary.
• Assist with literature search/review and data analysis under the supervision of senior researchers.
  
  

Who You Are:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A university degree with Honours in Psychology or other related disciplines; or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training or experience.
• Demonstrated interest and capacity to support the conduct and preparation of research as evidenced by involvement and assistance in other research projects, peer reviewed publications, and/or experience of data entry/collection and participant interviews.
• Proven effective record keeping skills (both paper and electronic), including the ability to work accurately and with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction, show initiative and work effectively as a member of a research team.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Strong computing skills with Microsoft Office and data/statistical computer programs.
• Familiarity and experience with clinical trial processes and requirements (e.g., ICH GCP), or willingness to learn.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

The successful applicant will submit both a CV and Cover Letter online before Sunday 12^th January 2025 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the core selection criteria for this position (Cover Letter no more than 1-2 pages).

Contact for recruitment queries:

Applications that are sent directly to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Rita Barreiros at [email protected]

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.