Research Officer

(HEO6) $62,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term part-time until end of July 2026 (up to 0.7 FTE)

The Research Officer at Adelaide Medical School supports University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) grant projects by managing student selection and performance data, coordinating with consortium universities, handling ethics submissions, and assisting with related administrative tasks.

The Adelaide Medical School is one of the largest in the University and includes highly successful researchers, a core of academic leaders and a large pool of enthusiastic and motivated clinical titleholders.

Working under chief investigators of UCAT grant projects, the Research Officer (RO) will assist with selection/performance data management of medical and dental students and will liaise with other Universities that are part of UCAT consortium in relation to collaborative projects in selection.

The RO will assist with ethics processes including submissions and reporting, collating and managing large data sets and assisting with data acquisition in relation to selection and performance within Adelaide University. The RO will also be asked to assist with administrative tasks related to UCAT projects in which the Adelaide University is involved.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and manage large data sets.
• Experience with statistical analysis of datasets.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with an ability to prioritize tasks
• Understanding research principles and/or research in education.
• Familiarity with ethics procedures

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.

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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.

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

Please click here to view the position description and apply for the role. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 26th October 2025

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Alexia Pena Vargas

Associate Professor, Women's & Children's Health

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.