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Research Assistant, Multiple positions (Centre for Molecular Oncology)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Positions: Multiple positions available across different teams, see details below.
• Duration: Fixed Term until 31^st December 2025 (possible extension, funding dependant)
• Remuneration: $85k - $97k base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Work rights required: Full time Australian work rights for the duration of the contract.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney (hybrid working model, 3 days on-site)

The Organisation

The Centre for Molecular Oncology is a new research centre established within the School of Biomedical Sciences at UNSW which is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer. The Centre applies basic, translational and clinical approaches to understanding cancer biology through patient-centred discovery programs and uses this information to improve patient outcomes through clinical trials. 

The types of roles we have available and specific skills required

We are looking for multiple Research Assistants to work within individual teams (see summary below). In the application process, you will be asked to select your preferred team(s) based on your skillset and interest. Full position descriptions for each role are attached to this advert, please fully review the requirements before making a selection.  

• Molecular Oncology Board (MOB) team: you will assist with the coordination of activities related to the Omico MOB, including the review of clinico-pathological patient data and dissemination of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) results and MOB reports to referring medical oncologists. Candidates with excellent written communication skills and a science-based undergraduate degree, particularly with an understanding of biochemistry and/or molecular biology, will be highly regarded.
• Clinical Follow Up team: you will assist with the coordination of clinical follow up activities for associated with the Cancer Screening Program (CaSP) and Molecular Screening and Therapeutics Study (MoST) nationally. This will include liaising with clinicians and medical record departments to obtain high quality and accurate information ensuring data quality and maintaining team documentation. This role involves coordination and administrative work, with confidential data collection and management. This role does ot require previous clinical trial experience.
• Trial Liaison team: you will assist in the coordination of activities related to the Omico associated clinical trials within the Cancer Screening Program (CaSP) nationally. This may include contact with patients, liaison with clinicians and medical services, data quality checking and reporting. This includes attending MOB meetings and monitoring recommendations for Omico-associated trials. Communicating with medical oncologists, as well as tracking patient enrolment to Omico-associated clinical trials. Previous experience in clinical research and knowledge of clinical trials will be highly regarded. 

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 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 cover letter briefly addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contacts for each role:

• Beverley Murrow (MOB team) - b.murrow@unsw.edu.au
• Christine Napier (Clinical Follow Up team) - c.napier@unsw.edu.au          
• Keith Thornton (Trial Liaison team) - k.thornton@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 30^th April, 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.