Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 30 June ****
Remuneration: Professional Level 5 $92K- $104K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
This Job is based in Australia
Position Summary
The Research Assistant provides technical and administrative support to the Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group, contributing to the successful delivery of research projects through the coordination of research activities, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
The role is responsible for supporting research operations by maintaining research databases, preparing ethics and grant documentation, conducting statistical reporting, and assisting with the preparation of project reports, publications and presentations. Working closely with the Head of the Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group and Senior Postdoctoral Fellows, the Research Assistant helps ensure research projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and ethical requirements.
Some Key Skills Required
BSc (Hons) in biomedical science or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
Prior experience supporting a research project.
Demonstrated experience with the following:
Cell culture
Working with laboratory animals
Advanced time management, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.




Well-developed 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.
Benefits And Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
10 days paid cultural leave per year
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the excellent staff benefits and culture can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
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.
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📌 Research Assistant- Cardiometabolic Disease Research Group (New South Wales)
🏢 UNSW
📍 New South Wales