Research Assistant

Role Details

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Department: Department of General Practice.

Salary: $87,266 – $118,416 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Overview

Work on cutting‑edge cancer genomics trials in primary care, collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers, and improve cancer prevention, diagnosis and survivorship outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate cancer and genomics trials in general practice, including practice recruitment, patient enrolment and follow‑up.
- Conduct and analyse qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians to understand implementation of trials.
- Prepare ethics submissions, contribute to grant applications, and support systematic literature reviews for cancer research.
- Manage research data and trial databases, ensuring accurate collection, entry, analysis and secure record‑keeping.
- Present study findings to the research group and collaborators, and participate in meetings, seminars and conferences.

Qualifications

- Hold a tertiary qualification in medical, health science, epidemiology or related discipline, with Honours or Masters.
- Experience in clinical or translational research, including coordinating or supporting interventional trials.
- Prior experience conducting systematic or other structured reviews of peer‑reviewed scientific literature.
- Proficiency in accurate data recording, management and basic analysis using research databases or software.




- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in complex, multidisciplinary settings while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication with clinicians, patients and diverse stakeholders, building collaborative relationships across teams.

Benefits

- 17% superannuation.
- Flexible work arrangements supporting inclusion and well‑being.
- Career development opportunities including tailored programmes and learning platforms.
- Leave provisions: parental, gender affirmation, and cultural leave.
- Salary packaging and access to discounted services, including Bupa health insurance and discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- Health and well‑being services including Employee Assistance Programme.

Team & Collaboration

The role is part of the Primary Care Cancer Research Group in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care, collaborating through the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Research spans prevention to survivorship, including screening, genomics, early diagnosis and data‑linkage.

Equal Chance

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Application Deadline

Applications close: 17 August 11:55PM, Melbourne time zone.

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📌 Research Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 The University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne