Medical Science Research Assistant jobs

Role type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department : Department of General Practice
Salary: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

• Work on cutting‑edge cancer genomics trials in primary care / collaborate with leading multidisciplinary researchers / improve cancer prevention, diagnosis and survivorship outcomes
• Apply now to shape pioneering cancer research in primary care and advance personalised screening across Australia.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will contribute to landmark cancer and genomics trials in general practice, improving screening and patient outcomes.
You will gain hands‑on experience in trial coordination, qualitative interviewing, data management and multidisciplinary collaboration.

What you will deliver:

• Coordinate cancer and genomics trials in general practice, including practice recruitment, patient enrolment and follow‑up.
• Conduct and analyse qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians to understand experiences and implementation of trials.
• Prepare ethics submissions, contribute to grant applications and support systematic literature reviews for cancer research.
• Manage research data and trial databases, ensuring accurate collection, entry, analysis and secure record‑keeping.
• Present study findings to the research group and collaborators, and participate in meetings, seminars and conferences.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in medical, health science, epidemiology or related discipline, with Honours or Masters.
• Bring experience in clinical or translational research, including coordinating or supporting interventional trials.
• Demonstrate prior experience conducting systematic or other structured reviews of peer‑reviewed scientific literature.
• Show proficiency in accurate data recording, management and basic analysis using research databases or software.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in complex, multidisciplinary settings while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, patients and diverse stakeholders, building strong collaborative relationships across teams.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Department of General Practice and Primary Care
Join the Primary Care Cancer Research Group in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care. The team collaborates through the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

You will contribute to research spanning prevention to survivorship, including screening, genomics, early diagnosis and data‑linkage. Expect a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation, real‑world impact and developing future leaders in primary care oncology.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au .

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Floriy at floriy.larocca@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 17 August. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

JR-014137 Research Assistant PD .docx

JR-014137 Research Assistant PD .pdf