Monash University 
The Alfred Centre, Australia Descrição do projeto
Research Assistant in Respiratory & Chronic Disease Management
Job No.: 697788
Location: The Alfred Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2027
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
Join the Respiratory Access (Cox) Group and contribute to NHMRC-funded research focused on chronic lung disease and supportive care. This Research Assistant position will support a range of clinical research activities, including quantitative and qualitative data collection, clinical trial interventions, participant recruitment and consenting, data management and analysis, systematic reviews and preparation of research outputs. Working within established research objectives, protocols and timeframes, the position will contribute to research that supports improved understanding and care for people living with chronic lung disease.
Working closely with clinicians, researchers, and patients, you will contribute to the design and delivery of clinical research that directly impacts real-world care. This role is ideally suited to an early career researcher or health sciences graduate with experience in clinical data collection and trial coordination.
This is a unique opportunity to grow your research experience in a high-impact, patient-focused environment, supported by a collaborative team at the cutting edge of respiratory health care.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll bring:
Join a collaborative research environment and apply your clinical research expertise to support impactful chronic disease management research outcomes—we look forward to receiving your application.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Narelle Cox, Principal Research Fellow, Narelle.Cox@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Assistant
Applications Close: Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
