Research Assistant
Job No:
GEORGE985
Location:
Sydney
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Full Time Opportunity
- Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW
- 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working environment (2-3 days per week in the office)
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $85,600k Base to $95k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities)
Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900. (more information provided below).
The Global Brain Health initiative (GBHI) by TGI is a research program dedicated to improving and maintaining healthy brain function throughout life. It addresses the growing global challenge of age-related brain diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and stroke, which are becoming more prevalent as populations age.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Research Assistant to be included into our team working on dementia and healthy cardiovascular ageing within a larger, well-established research group. The role supports clinical trials focused on intergenerational programs that bring together older adults and preschool children to create mutual benefits for both age groups.
Our successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Identify and address bias in participant recruitment and assessment and assist with conducting assessments
- Accurately complete research tasks following study protocols, including face to face assessments with older adults and preschool children in community settings
- Attend and support intergenerational sessions, assist participants and manage equipment setup and pack down
- Enter, clean and organise data using software such as Excel, SPSS, R or Python,
- Prepare research evidence appraisals, reports, presentations and summaries
- Assist in drafting manuscripts, grant proposals and conference papers
- Conduct literature searches and support grant application preparation
- Collate study materials and contribute to peer-reviewed journal article drafts
- Contribute with ethics applications and related documentation
- Provide administrative and general support to the research team as required.
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate
- A degree in exercise physiology, psychology, health or allied fields.
- Experience working with older adults and/or children.
- Experience in clinical research including clinical trials.
- Demonstrated understanding of potential sources of bias inherent in data collection and cognitive testing and experience in carrying out research assessments with study participants.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice with a valid certificate (up to 3 years)
- Experience in intergenerational research
- Experience with using software like SPSS, R, or Python to carry out analyses for clinical or health research outcomes.
- Experience in drafting research manuscripts and or grant applications
- Up-to-date vaccination for COVID-19 is a requirement
- Availability and willingness to travel.
- A valid up-to-date working with children check is required.
The closing date for applications is 08 December 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.
As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:
- Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
- Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
- Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
- Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:
Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment.
Your Career at The George Institute
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging
Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information
- Flexible Working Arrangements
We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
- Professional Development Support
Employee’s of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.
- Employee Wellbeing Focus
A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.
- Global Collaboration and Impact
Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Why The George?
We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.
Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.
- Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
- YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
- A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact
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