Research Assistant - Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program

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

We are seeking a motivated and organised Research Assistant to support the delivery of clinical trials and research studies within our Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program.

Reporting to the Head of Cognitive Therapeutics, you will play an important role in participant-facing research activities, supporting recruitment, study assessments, trial coordination and data collection. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with research participants and their carers while contributing to cutting-edge clinical research investigating novel brain stimulation therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Supporting participant recruitment, screening, assessment and monitoring activities.
- Coordinating study visits, participant appointments and research assessments.
- Collecting, entering and maintaining accurate research and clinical trial data.
- Maintaining study documentation in accordance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Providing study information and support to research participants and their carers.
- Supporting participant follow-up activities, including adverse event and withdrawal processes where required.
- Assisting with ethics submissions, progress reports,



safety reporting and other governance requirements.
- Working closely with investigators, clinicians, research participants and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics requirements and study protocols.

ABOUT YOU

You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented research qualified who enjoys working with people and is passionate about advancing clinical research.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in clinical research, healthcare, psychology, neuroscience or a related field.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with participants, carers and clinical teams.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and research databases.

Additional, but not essential, criteria include:

- Experience working in dementia, neuroscience, mental health or cognitive research.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial requirements.
- Experience working directly with research participants or patients.
- Honours or postgraduate qualifications in psychology, neuroscience, health sciences or a related discipline.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

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 INCLUSI

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