Clinical Neuroscience Research Assistant | Data & Grants

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Higher Education is seeking a Research Assistant - Clinical Neurosciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health in Sydney. This role supports clinical research, data management, and reporting across multiple studies, working with researchers and clinicians to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will coordinate protocols, assist with data collection and analysis, support grant applications, and ensure compliance with research policies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent training/experience.
• Desirable neuroimaging, multi-site research coordination, governance and data management.
• Experience conducting literature searches and supporting research activities.
• Experience in a research-intensive environment and higher education sector.
• Experience managing, reporting and disseminating research data.
• Experience supporting research administration processes including grant applications.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using research software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain records.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with competing priorities.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with researchers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop research protocols with timely execution of clinical research activities.
• Coordinate data acquisition, clinical studies, data management and reporting.
• Assist with data collection and analysis ensuring quality and integrity.
• Coordinate and submit grant applications ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Provide guidance on research regulations, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and partners to share findings.
• Manage research documentation including records and publication materials.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and support effective partnerships.
• Coordinate research reports and verify data accuracy in university systems.
• Process purchasing and payment activities ensuring invoice accuracy.
• Support health and safety practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level.

Skills

Neuroimaging

Data management

Data analysis

Research coordination

Grant applications

Literature review

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Research software

Job description

Times Higher Education is seeking a Research Assistant - Clinical Neurosciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health in Sydney. This role supports clinical research, data management, and reporting across multiple studies, working with researchers and clinicians to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will coordinate protocols, assist with data collection and analysis, support grant applications, and ensure compliance with research policies.