- Location
- RPAH Gloucester House (C39A), Australia
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Education
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Full time 12-month fixed term (0.6 FTE) opportunity for a dedicated and methodical research assistant and coordinator
Opportunity to support impactful research within a leading university environment
Base salary $93,345 (Pro Rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Assistant and Coordinator to join a growing, world-class clinical neuroscience research program. This role will support high-quality research within a collaborative academic and clinical environment, with a focus on Lewy body disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, sleep-wake disturbance, delirium, and related neurodegenerative disorders.
Working closely with A/Prof Elie Matar and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, students, and collaborators, the successful candidate will play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of multiple active research studies. The position involves supporting participant-facing research activities, overseeing study coordination and documentation, contributing to ethics and grant workflows, and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside leading researchers and contribute to meaningful, clinically relevant research that has a direct impact on patient care and outcomes. The role is ideally suited to someone who is highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a passion for research and a strong interest in advancing knowledge in neurodegenerative disease.
your key responsibilities will be to:
collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders to support research activities and outcomes
contribute to the design and coordination of research protocols and project delivery
coordinate grant applications and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements
support data collection, analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and quality outcomes
manage research documentation, publications, and records across the project lifecycle
facilitate stakeholder communication and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
manage recruitment related workflows across research projects
assist with participant-facing study coordination, including booking visits, liaising with research participants and carers, and coordinating study-related appointments
support research financial administration, including procurement, UniBuy orders, consumables, reimbursements, invoice processing, and tracking study-related expenditure
assist with day-to-day laboratory and study operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining study materials, and supporting smooth delivery of active research projects.
About you
experience in research administration within a higher education or research-intensive environment
demonstrated experience coordinating research projects and supporting grant applications
experience in managing and analysing research data and reporting outcomes
knowledge of research policies, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of training and experience
strong organisational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your 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 statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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How to apply
Applications (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 Danielle Selinger Recruitment Consultant by email to [email protected]
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Applications Close
Thursday 23 July 2026 11:59 PM
