Research Assistant

6 days ago

Randwick, New South Wales, Australia Neuroscience Research Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Overview of the Organisation

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.

Overview of the Role

A Research Assistant is required to coordinate participant engagement and onsite data collection for the ReMIND Brain Health Study, involving adults aged from 50+years. The study focusses on understanding cognitive resilience in ageing. The role involves participant recruitment, screening and enrolment, obtaining informed consent, scheduling assessment appointments, conducting brief cognitive assessments, research administration, as well as overseeing participant wellbeing during onsite appointments for blood collection, vision assessment, and MRI brain imaging. The research assistant would work as part of a team.

Employment status- Part-time, 4 days per week until 30 June 2026

Reporting manager - Professor Kaarin Anstey

Encouraging Indigenous Applications

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

Responsibilities of the Role

  • Provision of research assistance for the ReMind Brain Health study, including research administration.
  • Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of research participants, including screening and administration of questionnaires and cognitive assessments.
  • Adhere strictly to approved research protocols in assessments and data collection
  • Complete day-to-day research activities within the framework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.
  • Accompany participants to Prince of Wales Hospital for neuroimaging, blood collection at SEALS pathology for blood collection and vision assessments.
  • Participate in project meetings as required
  • Liaise with organisations, data custodians, stakeholders and collaborators and actively participate in meetings and discussions as required.

To Succeed in this role, you will need:

· Completed Honours degree qualification in Psychology (or equivalent 4 year psychology training)

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, and capacity to communicate with a range of people including participants as well as study collaborators and stakeholders

· Excellent organisational skills, time management and outstanding attention to detail

· Capacity to work well in a team and independently as needed

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of research integrity and ethics, data privacy and consent processes

· Demonstrable interest in ageing research

· Experience or training in the assessment of research participants including experience in administering questionnaires and cognitive assessment.

· Familiarity with clinical settings including MRI and pathology services (desirable).

· Experience working with older adults and in a health setting (desirable).

· Capacity to learn different computer systems and programs needed for data collection.

Key Skills that would be advantageous:

· Experience or training in the assessment of research participants including experience in administering questionnaires and cognitive assessment. Experience in MRI use (desirable).

· Experience working with older adults and in a health setting (desirable).

NeuRA's ValuesHere at NeuRA, understanding the science of the brain and nervous system is our life's work. We are passionate about deepening our understanding of how the brain works, and finding better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat neurological disease, mental illness and injury. Research provide the power to cure, change and save lives – and we won't stop while there are still diseases to fight.

IMPACT – OPENESS – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – INCULSION

How to Apply:

For more information or a confidential chat about the role, please contact Prof Kaarin Anstey,

To view the full position description, please visit:

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via

Please note that applications will not be accepted via other mediums i.e. email  

Closing date: 2 October 2025

EEO and Right to Work Statement

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

Acknowledgement of Country

NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.

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