About This Opportunity

Join our team to manage and support diverse projects within the Human Studies Unit (HSU). You will work closely with the Human Studies Manager, Principal Investigators, and collaborators to oversee participant recruitment and consent, sample collection, and study logistics. This role also involves generating high-quality data for analysis and reporting, coordinating research activities, and ensuring smooth study implementation.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in data management and analytics. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support project coordination activities, including updating timelines, tracking progress, and maintaining clear documentation with version control.

• Assist with human ethics submissions and approval processes.

• Coordinate the schedule of project activities and provide administrative support, including preparing meeting minutes.

• Oversee biological sample collection, tracking, management, and dispatch, and prepare sampling kits with associated documentation.

• Manage participant recruitment and consent, administer phone interviews, send questionnaires, track responses, and oversee accurate data entry.

• Maintain and refine project/study databases in collaboration with programmers, perform data cleaning, and ensure high-quality datasets for analysis.

• Conduct data analysis using statistical software, prepare reports for governance requirements and annual reporting, and gather information for special and recurring reports.

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, represent the project/HSU at meetings or events, and assist in developing research materials such as questionnaires and data collection instruments.

This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position trough to December 2026 at HEW Level 5.

About You

• Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or Psychology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Experience conducting research in a healthcare or clinical setting.

• Strong understanding of ethical and governance requirements for managing human research projects under Australian guidelines; knowledge of international governance is an advantage.

• Proven ability to produce high-quality data through accurate data collection and cleaning.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research team, with the ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in a range of computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EndNote) or ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with research participants by phone, email, or in person.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, exercise initiative and judgment, and work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment check, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Work Rights?

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 Anjali Henders at a.henders@imb.uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

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 do not 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 on Monday 26 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58990). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled between Monday 2 February - Wednesday 4 February.

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