Senior Research Assistant - Clinical Respiratory

The University of Queensland • Full-time • Mater Misericordiae Hospitals & QCH South Brisbane, Australia • 1w ago

Child Health Research Centre (CHRC)
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 1 year
Base salary will be in the range $83,776 - $93,121 + 17% super (HEW Level 5)
Based at the Queensland Centre for Children’s Health Research, South Brisbane location

About This Opportunity

Be part of a collaborative, inquisitive research environment within the Child Health Research Centre (CHRC), dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children. The Children’s Health and Environment Program conducts innovative studies examining childhood illnesses, environmental exposures, and resulting health outcomes. As a Research Assistant, you will support a portfolio of impactful projects focused on developing and validating novel lung function techniques. Working closely with the Group Leader of Respiratory Physiology, you will contribute to high-quality data collection, analysis, and research outputs within a multidisciplinary and purpose-driven team committed to creating change together.

Key responsibilities will include:

Collect lung function data and relevant clinical information across multiple research studies
Perform data entry, cleaning and management, ensuring integrity and quality of research datasets
Assist with data analysis and the preparation of research outputs including reports, manuscripts and presentations
Support the development of research documentation, including ethics and funding applications

About You

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in health sciences, physiology, nursing or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience in lung function measurement and an understanding of quality and repeatability principles
Experience in a clinical research environment, including patient interaction and biological sample collection
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records using digital systems
Capability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with data analysis tools, statistical software, or manuscript and grant preparation

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.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tamara Blake, t.blake@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 ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing 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, mandatory immunisations and Blue Card 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 Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65027). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 9 July 2026.

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