Research Assistant - Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program

The Bionics Institute; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion program

Job summary

The Bionics Institute in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Research Assistant to support the Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program. You will help with participant recruitment, study assessments, trial coordination and data collection, working closely with researchers and carers to advance brain stimulation therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive remuneration with salary packaging, and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research, healthcare, psychology, neuroscience or related field.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality data collection and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with participants, carers and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, screening, assessment and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate study visits and research assessments.
• Collect, enter and maintain accurate data.
• Maintain study documentation per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Provide information and support to participants and carers.
• Assist with governance requirements and ethics submissions.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinicians and external stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical research

Healthcare

Psychology

Neuroscience

Education

Honours or postgraduate in psychology/neuroscience/health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research databases

Job description

Research Assistant - Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program

The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, non-profit medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology.

Proudly affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology, we lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health. Our multidisciplinary team comprises world-class scientists, engineers and researchers, and our laboratories are located at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, close to our clinical collaborators.

Together we transform the lives of people with a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, hearing impairment, Crohn's disease, chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and arthritis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and organised Research Assistant to support the delivery of clinical trials and research studies within our Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program.

Reporting to the Head of Cognitive Therapeutics, you will play an important role in participant-facing research activities, supporting recruitment, study assessments, trial coordination and data collection. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with research participants and their carers while contributing to cutting-edge clinical research investigating novel brain stimulation therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting participant recruitment, screening, assessment and monitoring activities.

Coordinating study visits, participant appointments and research assessments.

Collecting, entering and maintaining accurate research and clinical trial data.

Maintaining study documentation in accordance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.

Providing study information and support to research participants and their carers.

Supporting participant follow-up activities, including adverse event and withdrawal processes where required.

Assisting with ethics submissions, progress reports, safety reporting and other governance requirements.

Working closely with investigators, clinicians, research participants and external stakeholders.

Contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics requirements and study protocols.

ABOUT YOU

You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented research professional who enjoys working with people and is passionate about advancing clinical research.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience in clinical research, healthcare, psychology, neuroscience or a related field.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection and documentation.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with participants, carers and clinical teams.

The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

Confidence using Microsoft Office and research databases.

Additional, but not essential, criteria include:

Experience working in dementia, neuroscience, mental health or cognitive research.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial requirements.

Experience working directly with research participants or patients.

Honours or postgraduate qualifications in psychology, neuroscience, health sciences or a related discipline.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive remuneration with salary packaging of up to $18,550 per annum to increase your take home pay

Professional development opportunities and mentorship to ensure career progression

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values diversity

Corporate Bonus Scheme with the potential to receive up to 10% of your annual salary

Note the Bionics Institute is also seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the Cognitive Therapeutics Team. See the role advertisement here .

Applications close 12 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Direct applications and/or applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the criteria will not be considered.

All appointments are subject to the provision of a National Police Check and the sighting of evidence of legal right to work with no restrictions.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Bionics Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all forms and are committed to creating a team that reflects a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.

We therefore hire qualified people from all different backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our HR team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.