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Research Assistant (St Vincent’s Centre of Applied Medical Research)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31^st July 2027
• Remuneration: $85,717 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading  
• Work rights required: Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: St Vincent’s hospital, Sydney

St Vincent’s Healthcare Clinical Campus at UNSW

The St Vincent’s Healthcare Clinical Campus in Darlinghurst encompasses the clinical facilities of St Vincent’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, St Vincent’s Clinic and co-located medical research institutes and facilities. These include the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research. The campus allows students and staff to thrive in an atmosphere of dedication and excellence with state-of-the-art clinical skills, information and computing resources on site.

Details of the role

This position will provide technical and research assistance to the Mechanical Circulatory Support Research Laboratory (MCSRL) within the St Vincent’s Centre of Applied Medical Research. The research assistant will be responsible for developing and conducting research experiments on mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, primarily with research involving the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. They will also be responsible for writing monthly reports and attending meetings to provide updates on the research. In addition, they are required to ensure the research complies with the NHMRC guidelines and International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Australian regulations and privacy laws.

Some key skills required:

• Holds relevant undergraduate medical science/ physiology/ medical engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting a research project, and knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to use own initiative.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computing skills including word processing (MS word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and statistical analysis packages.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

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.

Contact

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Wednesday 14^th May 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.