Coordinator, Research Trials
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-44268
Company: Queensland Brain Institute
Position Type: Part-time (60%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Salary: Base salary will be in the range $89,861.38 - $96,402.32 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Location: Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
The TACKLE Concussion Trial is a groundbreaking multi-institutional study aimed at advancing our understanding and management of concussion in adolescent athletes. Conducted in partnership with World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Queensland schools, Qscan, and Trajan Scientific and Medical, the project coordinator will ensure the study’s success through meticulous project management, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to ethical standards.
We are seeking a motivated and organised Coordinator, Research Trials to provide clinical research coordination and implementation. Reporting to Associate Professor Fatima Nasrallah, this role involves assisting with research activities such as administrative and operational support, data collection coordination, database support, and project progress reporting. This will be achieved through close collaboration with clinical and research teams and key stakeholders, and adherence to human ethics requirements and governance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, coordinate, and maintain all regulatory submissions for the research trial, including national ethics regulations and research governance requirements.
- Liaise with research volunteers to facilitate study participation.
- Establish collaborations with key stakeholders, participate in regular meetings, and provide monthly progress reports to the Chief Investigator and stakeholders.
- Under the Chief Investigator’s direction, set up and monitor ethics, database management, and staff coordination for data collection.
- Management of assistants for conducting study processes including their recruitment and advertising.
- Ensure quality control and proper transfer/storage of MRI data.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the trial, coordinate blood sample collection, processing, and storage, and delegate tasks among the research team.
- Promote and implement participant recruitment and engagement activities, maintain participant records, coordinate project assessments, and report issues to the Chief Investigator.
- Provide data for reporting on research outcomes and monitor compliance and ethical considerations.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- UQ Study for Staff.
- On campus childcare options.
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day).
- Salary packaging options.
About You
- Completion of an undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Well-developed skills in project and team operations management, including understanding research budgets and liaising with stakeholders for research ethics and legal governance.
- Experience in developing research practices, standard operating procedures, and protocols with broad direction from Chief Investigators.
- Previous experience in research data capture and project management in a research and/or clinical setting.
- Understanding of higher education research funding, operations, and OH&S policies and regulations.
- Well-developed written communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative, and work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Flexibility and proficiency in using various computer and web applications to create high-standard communication and promotional materials.
- Maintain high standards of record keeping, communication, and consultative skills to work effectively with participants, parents, school staff, multidisciplinary team members, and health professionals to meet research goals within ethical standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting, effectively communicating with all staff levels and stakeholders, including research participants and caregivers.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations, blue card check.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Fatima Nasrallah at f.nasrallah@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
- Resume.
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.
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Applications close: Tuesday 29 October at 11.00pm AEST (R-44268).
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