Senior Research Assistant Full-time

Queensland Brain Institute Research Position

Full-time (100% FTE), fixed-term position through to 19th December 2026. Base salary will be in the range $85,452 – $94,984 + 17% super (HEW Level 5). Based at our St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

Join a visionary, collaborative and purpose-driven research team investigating the relationship between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and neurodegeneration through a newly funded project focused on extracellular vesicles and microglial activation. Working within a supportive research environment, you will provide critical clinical and technical expertise to support the successful delivery of a clinically significant research program. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful discovery while working alongside multidisciplinary experts committed to creating change together through innovative and impactful research.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating clinical study setup activities, participant recruitment and management of blood and postmortem brain tissue samples.
• Developing and managing REDCap databases, ensuring clinical data quality, integrity and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Preparing, submitting and managing complex human research ethics applications and related documentation.
• Contributing to scientific writing, literature reviews, funding applications, presentations, reports and dissemination of research outcomes.

About You

• Completion of a degree qualification in biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology or a closely related discipline. A PhD in a relevant field is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating clinical research studies and a sound understanding of clinical study processes.
• Extensive experience preparing, submitting and managing human research ethics applications.
• Strong technical capability in building, maintaining and managing REDCap databases and clinical datasets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience contributing to scientific writing, reports and literature reviews.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders and independently manage routine research activities.
• Highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to handling clinical data and biological samples.
• Previous research experience in traumatic brain injury, neurodegeneration, extracellular vesicles or neurological disease will be advantageous.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits and rewards to support your professional and personal wellbeing, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave and paid primary care leave, a generous 17% superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate, access to on-campus childcare and affordable parking.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Bibby, rebecca.bibby@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia & criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67775).