Research Assistant - Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program

The Bionics Institute; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 perann

Professional development opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Inclusive workplace

Corporate Bonus Scheme up to 10%

Job summary

The Bionics Institute in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support delivery of clinical trials within the Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program. You will assist participant recruitment, assessments and data collection, working under the Head of Cognitive Therapeutics.

This role offers hybrid work, collaboration with clinicians and researchers, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge brain stimulation therapies for neurodegenerative conditions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, screening, assessment and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate study visits, participant appointments and research assessments.
• Collect, enter and maintain accurate research and clinical trial data.
• Maintain study documentation in accordance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Provide study information and support to participants and their carers.
• Support follow-up activities, including adverse events and withdrawal processes when required.
• Assist with ethics submissions, progress reports, safety reporting and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, participants and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ensure all activities comply with GCP and study protocols.

Skills

Clinical research

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

MS Office

Education

Honours or postgraduate qualifications in psychology, neuroscience, health sciences

Tools

Research databases

Microsoft Office

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

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.

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.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited agency applications and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.