(HEO5) $80,118 to $89,085 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position for 12 months.

A Research Assistant is needed to help with ongoing research projects involving cognitive and behavioural testing.

The Cognition, Ageing & Neurodegenerative Disease Lab (CANDL) and the Head Injury Group (HIG) in the School of Biomedicine, are looking to hire a Research Assistant to help with preclinical and administration work for ongoing research projects involving behavioural testing at the University, out in the community, and at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). We are looking to better understand brain health in people with Parkinson’s disease and those who have experienced a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Research Assistant will contribute to this project by providing technical and administrative support.

This role will be split between CANDL (0.5FTE) and HIG (0.5FTE).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks, including participant recruitment and participation management, data collection, entry and extraction.
• Conduct laboratory-based procedures (including, but not limited to, protein extraction, Western blot, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, QuPath based image analysis).
• Perform statistical analysis of research data and interpretation of main research findings.
• Supporting the research teams where needed (e.g. lab setup, monitoring and restocking lab supplies).
  
  

To be successful you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Neuroscience, Psychology, Health Sciences, Nursing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and computer skills (e.g. MS Office, Redcap, data management/analysis programs and other electronic communications).
• Experience working with human participants. Blood draw training is highly desirable.
• Experience with laboratory-based procedures (e.g. protein extraction, Western blot, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, QuPath based image analysis)
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and problem solve effectively.
• Be available to work flexible hours (some out of hours work may be required on occasion)

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 14 July 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Britt Burton
Research Officer, School of Biomedicine
E: britt.burton@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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