Research Assistant

• 2 x Full time 12 month fixed term roles-part time can be negotiated for suitable candidates
• Join the Centre for Kidney Research at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead as a Research Assistant, supporting innovative projects focused on improving patient-centred care and health outcomes for people with kidney disease.
• Base Salary $93,345 (pro rata for part- time role ) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Founded in 1930, Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school of public health. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world.

 

An excellent opportunity exists for Research Assistants to support Professor Allison Jaure and the team within The Better Evidence and Translation – Chronic Kidney Disease (BEAT-CKD) Centre of Research Excellence.

 

You will work collaboratively alongside patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative studies that drive improved health outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design and development of research protocols and ensure timely execution of activities
• coordinate and submit grant applications in line with funding requirements
• provide advice on research regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and partners to share findings and progress
• preparation of high-quality reports for presentation and delivery to collaborators
• manage documentation for research publications, including drafting, submission and record keeping
• facilitate stakeholder engagement with patients, caregivers and collaborators to support research outcomes
• coordinate reporting activities and ensure data accuracy within university systems
• process purchasing and payment activities, including invoice management
• support a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety processes and identifying improvements
• undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level as required

About you

• tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in public health or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications (completed or in progress) are desirable
• demonstrated experience in clinical research
• experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• proven experience in data collection, analysis and reporting, with strong attention to detail
• experience conducting scientific literature searches and preparing literature reviews to inform research activities
• strong interest in kidney disease and broader public health research, including education, implementation and evaluation
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, manage conflict and exercise tact and discretion
• strong problem-solving capability with the ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and prioritise competing workloads during busy periods
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment
• experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and written documentation
• experience engaging with patients, caregivers and diverse stakeholders, including workshop facilitation
• willingness to learn new research software; training will be provided

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Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Monday 20 July 2026 11:59 PM