Organisation/Company FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Research Field Medical sciences Medical sciences Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- Fixed-Term (12 months) | Part Time (0.5FTE)
- Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $84,599 - $93,366 (pro rata)

Join the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute and contribute to the CRESCENT Study, an exciting research project investigating how light sensitivity and light exposure patterns may influence the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following traumatic injury. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Trauma Service Team at Flinders Medical Centre and provide hands‑on support to the Postdoctoral Research Associate and Chief Investigator in the delivery of this important research. Working directly with participants throughout their research journey, you will play a key role in recruitment, assessments and follow‑up activities that contribute to a better understanding of trauma, PTSD and recovery.

This position is offered at 0.5 FTE, with flexibility required across multiple weekdays to support participant scheduling and the operational needs of the study.

As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for:

- Supporting participant identification, recruitment and enrolment for the CRESCENT Study.
- Conducting research interviews,



assessments and participant follow‑up activities.
- Coordinating research activities between participants, hospital staff and the research team.
- Maintaining accurate study records, research data and documentation in line with approved protocols.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through advancing Research that Matters. The role supports research that aims to improve our understanding of trauma, PTSD and recovery, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for individuals and communities.

About You

You are a compassionate and organised research professional who enjoys working directly with people and making a meaningful contribution to health research. Comfortable building rapport in sensitive situations, you bring empathy, professionalism and a trauma‑informed approach to participant interactions. You are confident working both independently and collaboratively and are motivated by the opportunity to support research that has a genuine impact on people's lives and wellbeing.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- A degree in psychology, health sciences, medicine, social sciences, public health or a related discipline,



or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience working with people in professional settings, particularly where conversations may involve sensitive or potentially distressing experiences.
- The ability to build strong relationships through effective communication, interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working independently.
- Experience within hospital, trauma, mental health or related clinical settings, and/or a demonstrated interest in trauma‑informed research and practice will be highly regarded.

College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high‑quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view.

📌 Research Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Times Higher Education
📍 Adelaide