Research Assistant St Vincents Centre of Applied Medical Research
Research Assistant St Vincents Centre of Applied Medical Research
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Job Description
Research Assistant (St Vincents Centre of Applied Medical Research)
- Employment Type: Full time 35 hours a week)
- Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31st July 2027
- Remuneration: $85717 base plus 17 superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required:Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: St Vincents hospital Sydney
St Vincents Healthcare Clinical Campus at UNSW
The St Vincents Healthcare Clinical Campus in Darlinghurst encompasses the clinical facilities of St Vincents Hospital St Vincents Private Hospital St Vincents Clinic and colocated medical research institutes and facilities. These include the Garvan Institute of Medical Research Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and St Vincents Centre for Applied Medical Research. The campus allows students and staff to thrive in an atmosphere of dedication and excellence with stateoftheart clinical skills information and computing resources on site.
Details of the role
This position will provide technical and research assistance to the Mechanical Circulatory Support Research Laboratory (MCSRL) within the St Vincents Centre of Applied Medical Research. The research assistant will be responsible for developing and conducting research experiments on mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices primarily with research involving the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. They will also be responsible for writing monthly reports and attending meetings to provide updates on the research. In addition they are required to ensure the research complies with the NHMRC guidelines and International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICHGCP) Australian regulations and privacy laws.
Some key skills required:
- Holds relevant undergraduate medical science/ physiology/ medical engineering qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting a research project and knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions.
- Advanced time management organisational and problemsolving skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to use own initiative.
- Welldeveloped 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.
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 .
Contact
Merita OConnell Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: Wednesday 14th May before 11.30pm 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
