Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Fixed Term 12 monthsFull time: 76 hours or 80 hours with ADO per fortnightClassification: Medical Scientist Grade 1 (depending on qualifications and experience)Alfred locationGreat Staff benefitsThe SchoolThe School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the FMNHSs leading school for biomedical and clinical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. STM is primarily located at the Alfred Hospital Precinct, with sites at Peninsula Health, and Cabrini Hospital.The Department of Neuroscience, Monash University is involved in a broad range of basic, clinical, and translational research and research training. The Department includes 28 major research groups focused on epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, MS, brain cancers, movement disorders, and Alzheimers disease and other cognitive disorders. The Department has over 200 staff and students, including 66 PhD students.The RoleThis is a Research Assistant position working on the clinical development program of sodium selenate as a treatment for tauopathies, enabling the successful applicant to work within a nationwide group of clinician researchers.The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant will be to assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day running of the selenate clinical trials. The Research Assistant will work with the Project Manager to ensure the continued successful running of these trials, which will include Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance submissions, liaising with Investigators and Coordinators at study sites to ensure compliance with the protocol, adequate supply of the drug is available at site, coordination and management of study supplies, accurate maintenance of the study databases, including biospecimen and imaging inventories, and analyzing study data.The ideal applicant will have a background in clinical research in neurology, experience in HREC submissions, and an interest in neuroimaging. Neuroimaging (MRI and PET) is a major component of these trials, as such the Research Assistant will also be responsible for volumetric analysis of structural MRI. Appropriate training and supervision for this will be provided by the Project Manager, with the opportunity for broadening of skills and training as the projects evolve.Key Selection CriteriaEssentialA tertiary degree in biological/medical scienceExperience in clinical research (ideally interventional trials)Ability to work independently and as part of a large teamStrong organisational and time management skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to conduct research as part of a multidisciplinary teamGood working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDesirableExperience with neuroimaging analysis (MRI and/or PET)Experience in basic codingKnowledge of neurodegenerative diseasesKnowledge/experience with redcapBenefits Of Working With UsWork in an exciting and dynamic field.Be a part of a supportive, dedicated growing team.Attractive remuneration package plus salary sacrificing options.Enquiries to Lucy Vivash at lucy.vivash@monash.eduApplications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 6th March 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Research Assistant