Academic Research Associate

**Job no**: 910495
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern
**Categories**: Medical, Public Health, Research, Research and Data Analysis
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre
- Neurosurgery
- Salary $101,285 - $107,078 p.a. (Pro Rata) PO3 | 12 Month Contract, Part-time 22.5 Hours Per Week

**Shape the Future of Neurosurgical Research - Academic Research Associate | SA Health**

The Academic Research Associate forms part of a team with the primary purpose to provide directional oversight and access to all aspects of research and projects within Neurosurgery under direction of Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon. The Research projects being undertaken will encompass the design and execution of audit/ research projects, clinical trials, and unit workshops. The Academic Research Associate will provide professional advice and consultancy service to support the advancement of research in Neurosurgical and Spine surgery in collaboration with SA Neurological Tumour Bank. Will also act as primary liaison for sponsors and research investigators to progress the expansion of research trials within Neurosurgery for coordination and management.

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, this role will be involved in supporting all aspects of research in the FMC Neurosurgery and Spinal projects under the direction of Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon. The Research Associate will provide administration services for the Neurosurgery unit including managing charitable donations, finances for project resources, preparing agendas and taking minutes for research meetings, managing the process of gaining ethics committee approvals. The Research projects being undertaken will encompass the design and execution of audit/ research projects, clinical trials, unit workshops and provide support for unit research meetings and associated dinner/projects/seminars.

Duties for the role will include:

- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships, partnerships and networks with key stakeholders including clinicians, hospital executives and staff, tertiary executives’ departmental business units, clinical trial groups investigators, sponsors, and medical students,
- Influence, monitor and report on the expansion of research projects across broad clinical fields including acting as a primary support and liaison role for investigators,
- Undertake key responsibilities or activities as directed by the Manager/ Project Lead,
- Coordinate and maintain administrative support relating to research and trials, including supporting investigators and the Office of Research as required

**About you**:

- Tertiary Qualification relevant to Clinical Research and post graduate qualification in Medical and Health sciences field,
- Experience in interpreting legislation and guidelines, developing and implementing strategies that accelerate clinical trial activities,

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

**Application Closing Date**:**11.55 pm Monday 28 July 2025

**Attachments**:

- 910495 Academic Research Associate - Neurosurgery Role Description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

**Applicant Information**:

- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref**:910495**

**Advertised**: 14 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 28 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time