Research Officer

**(HE05) $82,922 to $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fixed term 1.0FTE position available for 12 months.**

The Research Officer will provide high quality research, technical and administrative support for large clinical research projects undertaken within the Lifelong Health Research Group, to ensure smooth and successful performance of the research program.

The research program focuses on improving pregnancy and health outcomes for all mothers and their babies. The Research Officer will engage in recruitment and conduct clinic appointments with study participants, collecting and maintaining accurate study records. They will assist with the development and maintenance of study processes and contribute to the dissemination and publication of clinically relevant research findings in the field of pregnancy and early childhood health. The applicant will be very well organised, demonstrate an ability to work autonomously, and work and communicate effectively in a dynamic team.

Led by Professor Jodie Dodd, the Lifelong Health Research Group strives to ensure that care for women and their infants is effective, and that treatment benefits outweigh harms. The Group has led internationally recognised, pivotal randomised controlled trials involving pregnant women, investigating interventions to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy and infant outcomes.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in the conduct of clinical research trials and working with human participants
- Ability to work well both independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with an ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and database entry
- Familiarity with laboratory management and safety procedures
- Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology (Desirable)

**Qualification/s**:

- Completion of a relevant degree without subsequent relevant work experience
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

**This position requires a valid Working with Children Check**

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 August 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr. Megan Mitchell
Research Tri