Research Officer-viral Immunology Systems Program

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 529312
**Work type**: Part Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

**Employment Type**: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week

**Duration**: 12 months fixed term

**Remuneration**: $100K-$107K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

**Location**: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

**To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.**

**About The Kirby Institute**:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
While the study has a national scope, this position is physically based at the Kirby Institute and will require travel to the NSW sites of recruitment. The research officer will report to the study team about the progress of the recruitment and assist in the overall study day-to-day coordination, study meetings and their preparation, as well as other administrative duties as required, including maintaining an online database.

This position is within the Viral Immunology Systems Program and reports to Professor Andrew Lloyd and Associate Professor Lucette Cysique.

**Skills and Experience**:

- An undergraduate degree in a related discipline (E.g. Science, Medicine) and relevant research work experience.
- Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct research activities with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Relevant experience in primary care or clinical research including demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

**How to Apply**:
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 13 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 12 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time


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