Research Assistant - Clinical Neurosciences

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Assistant – Clinical Neurosciences to support the design, coordination and delivery of clinical research projects in a research-intensive environment.

You will assist with data acquisition, data management and analysis, contribute to research reporting, grant applications and compliance, and collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Experience with neuroimaging and multi-site research coordination desirable.
• Experience with literature searches and supporting research activities.
• Strong data analysis skills and use of research software.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration in teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of research protocols and timely execution of clinical activities.
• Coordinate and support research activities including data acquisition, clinical studies, data management and reporting.
• Assist with data collection and analysis ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Coordinate and submit grant applications ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
• Provide guidance on research regulations, policies and procedures to support research activities.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and affiliated partners to share findings.
• Manage research documentation including preparation and maintenance of research records and publication-related materials.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and support effective research partnerships.
• Process purchasing and payment activities, ensuring accurate and timely invoice management.
• Contribute to workplace health and safety practices and support continuous improvement within the work environment.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Research software

Neuroimaging software

Job description

Full time, fixed term for 12 monthsExciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant within the Faculty of Medicine and HealthBase Salary starting at $93,345 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Research Assistant – Clinical Neurosciences will contribute to clinical research activities through supporting the development, coordination and delivery of research projects. The role will support research protocols, clinical studies, data acquisition, data management, analysis and reporting activities while working collaboratively with researchers, clinical specialists and stakeholders.The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality research outcomes through accurate data collection, research administration, stakeholder engagement and the maintenance of comprehensive research documentation. The role will also support compliance requirements, research reporting processes and the effective delivery of clinical research activities within a research-intensive environment.Your key responsibilities will be to:contribute to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of clinical research activitiescoordinate and support research activities including data acquisition, clinical studies, data management and reportingassist with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality, accuracy and integritycoordinate and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with relevant requirementsprovide guidance on research regulations, policies and procedures to support research activitiescollaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and affiliated partners to share findings and progressmanage research documentation, including preparation and maintenance of research records and publication-related materialsfacilitate communication with stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns and supporting effective research partnershipscoordinate research reports, verify data accuracy within university systems and support compliance initiativesprocess purchasing and payment activities, ensuring accurate and timely invoice managementcontribute to workplace health and safety practices and support continuous improvement within the work environmentundertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.About youtertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experienceprior experience with neuroimaging, and multi-site research co-ordination, governance, and data management is desirableexperience conducting scientific literature searches and supporting research activitiesexperience working in a research-intensive environment and the higher education sectorexperience managing, reporting and disseminating research dataexperience supporting research administration processes, including grant applicationsstrong data analysis skills and experience using research softwareexcellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentationstrong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing prioritieseffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and stakeholdersdemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative research team.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaWork Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to [e-mail]. The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseWednesday 14 October 2026 11:59 PM