Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) / Human Studies Unit (HSU) Full-time (100%), fixed term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $83,776.43 - $93,121.40 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join our team to manage and support diverse projects within the Human Studies Unit (HSU). You will work closely with the Human Studies Manager, Principal Investigators, and collaborators to oversee participant recruitment and consent, sample collection, and study logistics. This role also involves generating high-quality data for analysis and reporting, coordinating research activities, and ensuring smooth study implementation. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Any experience in data management and analytics would be welcomed. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! This position would suit a recent graduate with an interest in a research-focused career. Key responsibilities will include: Support project coordination activities, including updating timelines, tracking progress, and maintaining clear documentation with version control. Assist with human ethics submissions and approval processes. Coordinate the schedule of project activities and provide administrative support, including preparing meeting minutes. Oversee biological sample collection, tracking, management, and dispatch, and prepare sampling kits with associated documentation. Manage participant recruitment and consent, administer phone interviews, send questionnaires, track responses, and oversee accurate data entry. Maintain and refine project/study databases in collaboration with programmers, perform data cleaning, and ensure high-quality datasets for analysis. Conduct data analysis using statistical software, prepare reports for governance requirements and annual reporting, and gather information for special and recurring reports. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, represent the project/HSU at meetings or events, and assist in developing research materials such as questionnaires and data collection instruments. 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 benefits and rewards 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 flexible start/finish times and purchased leave. 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 On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day) Salary packaging options About You Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or Psychology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience conducting research in a healthcare or clinical setting. Strong understanding of ethical and governance requirements for managing human research projects under Australian guidelines; knowledge of international governance is an advantage. Proven ability to produce high-quality data through accurate data collection and cleaning. Experience working in a multidisciplinary research team, with the ability to work independently. Proficiency in a range of computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EndNote) or ability to quickly learn new systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with research participants by phone, email, or in person. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, exercise initiative and judgment, and work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities. 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. 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 Anjali Henders | Human Studies Manager at a.henders@imb.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. 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 Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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 Wednesday 11 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-58990). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 23 March.