Research Assistant - Molecular Biomedicine

• Part time (0.5 FTE), fixed term for 18 months

• Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant with the School of Medical Sciences  

• Base Salary starting from $89,755 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the development of research protocols and support the execution of research activities. The role involves coordinating grant applications, supporting data collection and analysis, managing research documentation, and working collaboratively with researchers and stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of research outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities

• coordinate and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements

• provide guidance on research regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring projects align with standards

• assist with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy

• collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists and affiliated partners to share findings and progress

• manage the documentation process for research publications and maintain comprehensive research records

• facilitate communication with a broad range of stakeholders, addressing concerns and strengthening collaboration

• coordinate with the team to produce reports, verify data accuracy within university systems and support compliance initiatives

• process purchasing and payment activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoice management

• support health and safety initiatives, coordinate safety activities and identify areas for improvement

• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• experience coordinating or supporting grant application processes and research administration

• experience conducting scientific literature searches and managing research data

• experience working in a research-intensive environment and in the higher education sector

• experience managing, reporting and disseminating research data

• experience in people management, including staff performance and development

• skills in data analysis, organisation and time management, attention to detail, research software, computer literacy, communication, customer service and teamwork.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 06 May 2026 11:59 PM