Clinical Research Officer

• Provide high level service and research support to the Asthma & Breathing Program
• Full time 12-month fixed term opportunity based at Hunter Medical Research Institute
• 17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, wellbeing programs, health and fitness discounts

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Clinical Research Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing high level support to the Airway Disease Management (ADM) Research Leader within HMRI's Asthma and Breathing Program. You will assist in various research activities, with a particular focus on supporting the DIGITAL TEAM project, aimed at developing and evaluating a comprehensive national digital asthma care program.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the development and testing of digital asthma care platforms, including a smartphone application, text message system, website, and telehealth platform.
• Support the setup and implementation of clinical trials, including database development, assisting with ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and data collection.
• Coordinate project activities and assist with research administrative functions.

This 12-month fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Hunter Medical Research Institute Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $77,858 to $90,316 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement, and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

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• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the following Selection Criteria (see position description for all essential and desired criteria):

1. Completion of an Undergraduate degree and/ or post-graduate degree in psychology, public health, social sciences, medical sciences, biotechnology, or equivalent. 
2. Relevant experience working on research projects in health or the behavioural sciences, as demonstrated through completing research ethics applications, research project administration, development of study materials, study participant recruitment, data collection and data management activities.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating open communication, mutual respect and working collaboratively.
4. Ability to make sound decisions within your sphere of responsibility and take responsibility of delivering to plan and on time.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication with research participants and external stakeholders.
6. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
7. Desired criterion: Demonstrated experience in developing and/or testing digital platforms such as smartphone applications, website and/or SMS system.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kirsty Murray, Postdoctoral Research Associate (Clinical Trials Coordinator) on (02) 4042 0944 or via email at kirsty.murray@newcastle.edu.au.

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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