Research Assistant (The Kirby Institute)

• Employment Type: Part - time (17.5 hours a week)
• Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term contract
• Remuneration: $88,717 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading 
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Details of the role

The Research Assistant will support a research study pioneering the potential of novel biomarkers for post-viral syndromes. In this project, post-viral syndromes are studied in research participants after infection from a range of pathogens including SAR CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Epstein Barr Virus (glandular fever), amongst others.

The role involves coordinating day‑to‑day study activities, managing participant visits, overseeing behavioural research tasks, and maintaining accurate study data. The participant will study blood draws, participate in regular research meetings, and provide progress updates to the study team. The Research Assistant will work closely with clinicians and scientists across multiple disciplines and contribute to the smooth operation of the research project.

The role of Research Assistant reports to Associate Professor Lucette Cysique, The Kirby Institute and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification including nursing, medical, clinical neuroscience or allied health (clinical neuro/psychology or exercise physiology) with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience in clinical research involving human subjects.
• Prior experience supporting research projects in a clinical research setting where human research participants are involved and where they are undertaking behavioural experiments.
• Qualified phlebotomist or willing to undertake phlebotomist training.
• Have a current First Aid certification.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in effective clinical research study coordination.
• Demonstrated computing skills including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and REDcap (data entry).
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.

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.  

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Wednesday 15^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.