Research Assistant Corneal Research Group

• Full - time fixed term opportunity for 12 months

• Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant with Professor Stephanie Watson

• Base Salary starting at $% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the development of research protocols and drive the execution of research activities. The role involves coordinating grant applications managing data analysis providing research-related advice and collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure effective research delivery and documentation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design and development of research protocols ensuring timely execution of research activities

• coordinate and submit grant applications ensuring compliance with all requirements

• provide guidance on research regulations policies and procedures ensuring projects align with standards

• assist with data collection and analysis ensuring data quality and accuracy

• collaborate with researchers clinical specialists and affiliated partners to share findings and progress

• manage the documentation process for research publications from drafting to submission and maintain comprehensive research records

• facilitate ongoing communication with a broad range of stakeholders proactively addressing concerns and collaborating with team members to improve stakeholder relations

• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• knowledge of and ability to assist with pre-clinical models

• experience coordinating and/or managing grant application processes and research administration

• experience conducting scientific literature searches and managing research data

• experience in people management including staff performance and development

• experience working in a research-intensive environment and in the higher education sector

• skills in data analysis organisation and time management attention to detail research software computer literacy communication customer service and teamwork.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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 which 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.

How to apply

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