Research Assistant- Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group

• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
• Remuneration: Professional Level 5 $92K- $104K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant provides technical and administrative support to the Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group, contributing to the successful delivery of research projects through the coordination of research activities, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The role is responsible for supporting research operations by maintaining research databases, preparing ethics and grant documentation, conducting statistical reporting, and assisting with the preparation of project reports, publications and presentations. Working closely with the Head of the Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group and Senior Postdoctoral Fellows, the Research Assistant helps ensure research projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and ethical requirements.

Some key skills required: 

• BSc (Hons) in biomedical science or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Prior experience supporting a research project.
• Demonstrated experience with the following:
  • Cell culture
  • Working with laboratory animals
• Advanced time management, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated computing skills including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and statistical analysis packages.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter addressing the selection criteria, online before Thursday 20th August at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.