Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.

Position Overview

NeuRA Research Assistants are appointees who have technical and scientific qualifications and perform tasks that would usually require technical or scientific training. Research Assistants do not generally have a PhD. Research Assistants at the level of RA-E and above will be expected to supervise staff and lead small research projects under the supervision of the Group Leader.

The position requires engagement within a clinical research setting, including direct interaction with participants and patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and coordinating research appointments, overseeing data collection and management, supporting project initiation, and contributing to data analysis. Prior experience in cognitive assessments is highly desirable, and proficiency in statistical methods would be considered an asset. Previous clinical trial experience would also be desirable but not necessary.

The level of appointment will be determined based on experience in line with NeuRA criteria for research assistant positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Contributions to research

• contribute to research, e.g. through conduct of research-related procedures, development of research-related resources, or design or operation of laboratory and technical equipment
• provide quality research output, e.g. as a co-author of peer-reviewed scientific papers
• participate in professional activities, e.g. attendance and participation in conferences and seminars in his/her field of expertise

Other contributions to the research team and to NeuRA

• Contribute to the functioning of a cooperative, efficient and harmonious research team
• Provide support to other members of the research team
• Supervision of other members of the research team
• Contribute to NeuRA outside of the research team
• Exemplify NeuRA’s values in all your interactions with fellow researchers, operations and foundation staff as well as NeuRA contractors and collaborators
  
• Other duties commensurate with the role, as reasonably required

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Project co-ordination and participant liaison
• Conducting experiments and assessments
• Data management and analysis

Core Requirements and Experience

• Tertiary qualification relevant to the position (Undergraduate qualification in science/biomedical/psychology or clinical area)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and detail oriented
• Team player
• Demonstrable interest in Research Theme
• Skills in cognitive assessment are desirable
• Experience in clinical trial management is desirable
• Skills in statistical analysis desirable
• Experience with client facing roles necessary
• Experience with neurodegenerative population desirable

  NeuRA's Objectives

“Our vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research.”

NeuRA is committed to improving research quality. Our goals are to:

• Raise awareness
• Educate, Train & Foster
• Promote Openness
• Adopt Improvement

NeuRA's Values

Our values are the essence of our organisation – they are the principles that we live by and are at the core of everything we do. NeuRA’s values are:

 Impact. Collaboration. Respect. Excellence. Integrity. Innovation.

Encouraging Indigenous Applications

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via other mediums i.e. email.

Closing date: 28 November 2025

EEO and Right to Work Statement

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

Acknowledgement of Country

NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.

About NeuRA

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.

Overview of the Role

NeuRA Postdoctoral Fellows are academically qualified at the level of PhD or MD (or equivalent).

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team on a multidisciplinary effort to better understand genetic risk, biomarker progression, and preventive strategies in individuals at risk of dementia.

NeuRA's Objective

“Our vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research.”

NeuRA is committed to improving research quality. Our goals are to:

• Raise awareness
• Educate, Train & Foster
• Promote Openness
• Adopt Improvement

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to research

• contribute to research, e.g. through conduct of research-related procedures, development of research-related resources, or design or operation of laboratory and technical equipment
• provide quality research output, e.g. as a co-author of peer-reviewed scientific papers
• participate in professional activities, e.g. attendance and participation in conferences and seminars in his/her field of expertise
• manage research projects, perform data analysis and draft manuscripts for publication.

Other contributions to the research team and to NeuRA

• contribute to the functioning of a cooperative, efficient and harmonious research team
• provide support to other members of the research team
• supervision of other members of the research team
• contribute to NeuRA outside of the research team
• demonstrate significant responsibility for laboratory management along with day-to-day supervision of staff and students.
• exemplify NeuRA’s values in all your interactions with fellow researchers, operations and foundation staff as well as NeuRA contractors and collaborators
  
• Other duties commensurate with the role, as reasonably required

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct in person participant assessments
• Liaise with collaborators
• Co-ordinate clinical project and trial activities
• Grant writing
• Manuscript preparation

Core Requirements and Experiences

• Academically qualified at the level of PhD or MD (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and detail oriented
• Team player
• Demonstrable interest in Research Theme
• Experience in clinical research desirable
• Experience in the field of neurodegeneration
• Experience in biomarkers projects, clinical studies and clinical trials highly desirable
• Experience working with large data sets desirable

Encouraging Indigenous Applications

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.  

Key Required Skills

• Academically qualified at the level of PhD or MD (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and detail oriented
• Team player
• Demonstrable interest in Neurodegeneration
• Data management skills
• Experience in clinical research
• Experience in Clinical Trials desirable but not essential

NeuRA’s Values

Here at NeuRA, understanding the science of the brain and nervous system is our life’s work. We are passionate about deepening our understanding of how the brain works, and finding better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat neurological disease, mental illness and injury. Research provide the power to cure, change and save lives – and we won’t stop while there are still diseases to fight.

IMPACT – OPENNESS – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – INCLUSION

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via other mediums i.e. email  

Closing date: 28 November 2025

EEO and Right to Work Statement

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

Acknowledgement of Country

NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.