Clinical Research Coordinator

About This Opportunity  

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Clinical Research Coordinator to provide clinical research coordination and implementation of research projects led by the Integrating Genomics into Medicine Group at our Frazer Institute, with a particular focus on paediatric inborn errors of immunity and other clinical genetics and genetic counselling projects as needed.

Reporting to the Dr Tatiane Yanes, this position is responsible for assisting with research related activities such as project setup and administration, centralised ethics and governance coordination, participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection and database usage/support, and project progress reporting to Chief Investigators. This will be achieved through facilitating and maintaining close working relationships with multi-disciplinary clinical and research teams, students, families of children participating in the projects, and other key stakeholders. 

This is a part-time (40% FTE), fixed-term position for 12 months at HEW Level 6. This position is based at the Translational Research Institute at our Dutton Park campus.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in health sciences (or other relevant disciplines); or experience and research management expertise in a tertiary setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Genetic counselling qualifications are highly desirable. 

• Understanding of structure, operations and OH&S policies and regulations of a tertiary education environment.

• Well-developed skills in project and team operations management, including understanding research budget, liaising with stakeholders to establish clinical research ethics and legal governance.

• Previous experience in clinical research data capture and management using REDCap.

• Experience in designing and implementing workflow processes.

• Well-developed skills in written communication, including flexibility and proficiency in using a wide range of computer and web applications to achieve high standard communication and promotional materials.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with competing timelines; and to effectively communicate with staff of all levels, both internal and external to the organisation.

• Broad understanding of Queensland Health organisational structure and operational processes or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such information.

Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Tatiane Yanes at  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section above

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Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. 

Applications close Monday 8 September at 11.00pm AEST (R

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