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Research Assistant (Prince of Wales Randwick Campus)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31^st December 2025
• Remuneration: $78,584 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading  
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Randwick, Sydney

Details of the role

A Research Assistant plays a key role within the Faculty of Medicine & Health in providing practical research and administrative support for project teams and key stakeholders. The purpose of this role is to assist with the conduct of a research project in the Molecular Mechanisms in Leukaemia laboratory, which will involve developing and implementing research activities and liaising with the Head of the Laboratory.

The role reports to the Head of the Molecular Mechanisms in Leukaemia Laboratory and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• Assist with the preparation of ethics applications/amendments, grant applications, abstracts, annual and progress reports and research outputs
• Demonstrate attention to detail in data entry, cross-referencing against project deliverables to ensure accuracy
• Assist with the coordination of research activities and provide research support to meet project milestones
• Provision of general administrative support including attendance at meetings and training sessions and responding to enquiries and referrals with regards to research studies
• Maintain accurate and organised research lab notebook entries and data records
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with researchers and stakeholders associated with the projects and research groups
• Advanced Diploma, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and analytical abilities

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

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

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  frank.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Friday 18^th July before 4.30pm Sydney time

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.