Research Associate Jobs in Australia

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until December 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our

About This Opportunity

Join the as a Clinical Research Associate and contribute to research that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with kidney disease. In this role, you will coordinate multi‑centre, international clinical trials, support trial design and protocol development, and play a key role in driving high‑quality research across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative and passionate team, supported by UQ’s commitment to excellence, innovation and creating a better world. With access to flexible working options, professional development opportunities and a community where your contributions are valued, this is a chance to grow your career while helping deliver research with lasting impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the coordination of multi‑centre clinical trials, support protocol development, monitor site performance, ensure Good Clinical Practice compliance and contribute to ethics, regulatory and grant submissions.

• Engage and support trial sites across Australia, New Zealand and internationally, act as the primary contact for investigators and committees, and implement strategies that enhance recruitment, data quality and trial progress.

• Support the development of investigator‑initiated studies, participate in trial governance activities, prepare documentation and reports, and represent AKTN at national and international forums.

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 are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• 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

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree in a scientific, nursing or health‑related discipline, with at least four years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Demonstrated experience coordinating clinical trials, including site engagement, monitoring, data verification and delivery of project milestones.

• Experience conducting feasibility assessments, initiation visits, monitoring and close‑out visits in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice.

• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP and the regulatory and ethical requirements for clinical trials in Australia.

• Experience providing governance and secretariat support for committees and trial oversight groups.

• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally (approximately twice per month).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working collaboratively, value precision and integrity in research, and are motivated by contributing to work that improves health outcomes for communities

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations. 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact .

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at u, stating the job reference number (below) 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

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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.

Applications close Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62346). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 23rd April 2026.