About Us

The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, non-profit medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology.

Proudly affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology, we lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health. Our multidisciplinary team comprises world-class scientists, engineers and researchers, and our laboratories are located at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, close to our clinical collaborators.

Together we transform the lives of people with a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, hearing impairment, Crohn's disease, chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and arthritis.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Cognitive Therapeutics, the Senior Research Assistant will work on clinical trials, primarily involving the use of novel brain stimulation techniques in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The primary focus of the role will be the coordination of trial treatments, including liaising with clinical service partners, and collection of neuroimaging data for a clinical research trial.

Key responsibilities

- Assist in the successful completion of essential research trial activities including recruitment, screening, assessment, and monitoring of study participants

- Coordination of study staff to allocate and monitor related tasks and training in screening, imaging assessment, data entry and data verification

- Accurate collection, entry, and maintenance of participant data

- Coordination of trial visits, appointments, assessments, and treatments with research participants and/or their carers as required

- Processing of EEG and fMRI data for personalisation of TMS treatments for participants

- Contribution to the creation and maintenance of documentation relating to study processes and data collection procedures





- Liaise with clinical service partners providing TMS treatments, ensuring all treating staff are trained in the research protocol and coordinating treatment schedules/bookings as needed

- Contacting participants and arranging follow-up appointments in the event that they withdraw or suffer any adverse event(s)

- Providing research participants and their carers with accurate study related knowledge at appropriate intervals, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner

- Assist in conducting research according to study protocols and relevant legal and regulatory bodies including International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH) and ISO14155 Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

About you

- Knowledge and implementation of Ethics and Governance requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines

- Ability to maintain appropriate and effective communication with key internal and external parties, including investigators, team members, external service providers, research participants, and their carers and clinicians

- Ability to work with understanding and cooperation within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including clinicians, engineers, and data scientists

- Undertake and maintain all required training including Good Clinical Practice training or refreshers, study specific training, mandatory training and all internal training as required

WHAT WE OFFER





- Competitive remuneration with salary packaging of up to $18,550 per annum to increase your take home pay

- Career development opportunities and mentorship to ensure career progression

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

- A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values diversity

- Corporate Bonus Scheme with the potential to receive up to 10% of your annual salary

READY TO APPLY?

If you are ready to make a significant impact and contribute to the continued success of the Bionics Institute, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close 26 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Direct applications and/or applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the criteria will not be considered.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact a member of our HR Team via **@bionicsinstitute.org.

All appointments are subject to the provision of a National Police Check and the sighting of evidence of legal right to work with no restrictions.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Bionics Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all forms and are committed to creating a team that reflects a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.

We therefore hire qualified people from all different backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our HR team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited agency applications and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

📌 Senior Research Assistant - Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program (Fitzroy North)
🏢 The Bionics Institute
📍 Fitzroy North