Research Officer

• Opportunity to support a research project working with a team of researchers

• Full time 12 months fixed term, with probable extension

• Base Salary $91,644 - $98,796 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As a Research Officer, you will provide technical support, knowledge, and expertise to the Chief Investigator, Senior Research Academics, and the research team. Contribute and help facilitate research activities, understand, and create logical research protocols, undertake research, and contribute to critical analysis and findings in a constructive and valuable manner. You may also be required to lead or assist students, provide knowledge and support in demonstrating participant recruitment, and prepare clinical trial documents accurately and correctly for research. Overall, you will engage with the work in a hands-on and informed role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Recruit research participants (people with cancer) to a multi-centre clinical trial

• contribute and coordinate research and administration activities

• communicate with relevant stakeholders, including GPs, general practice managers, staff, and academics

• assist with the preparation of research outputs (including manuscripts, conference abstracts, presentations, and other research reports)

• ensure appropriate ethics or other relevant permission applications are lodged, approved, and being followed by staff members.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a related discipline (a postgraduate qualification or progress towards one will be highly valued but is not essential)

• experience in research projects, including knowledge in research protocols and systems, experience with Redcap (preferred however not essential), experimental design, as well as research-related expenses to budget and finance

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• experience in carrying out research projects in accordance with ethical standards and preparing reports on research results

• excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to maintain positive stakeholder management, with a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters

• ability to travel to GP Practices as required by the business needs.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 12 February 2023 11:59 PM