"Research Assistant"

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Part Time & Full Time
• 2 roles available: (1) Part Time 14 hours per week until 30 Nov 2026
• (2) Full Time 35 hours per week until 31 Oct 2027
• Remuneration: Professional Level 5 $88K- $100K (based on experience & contract type) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Sydney, New South Wales.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

About Us:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will provide technical and research support to a multidisciplinary research team within the Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences at UNSW. Reporting to the Associate Professor, the role is responsible for designing and conducting research experiments, developing laboratory protocols and workflows, and maintaining high-quality iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte samples.

The position involves undertaking independent research support activities, including sample characterisation through fluorescence imaging, immunofluorescence labelling, quality control processes, and data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Research Assistant will also maintain accurate research records and databases, support laboratory operations and inventory management, and contributes to ethics and grant applications, as well as progress and industry reports.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience in laboratory-based biomedical / biological sciences.
• Prior experience supporting a research project.
• Demonstrated experience in cell culture and immunocytochemistry.
• Advanced time management, organizational skills (including good record keeping and management of sample databases), and clear interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Thursday 12th March 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

*UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.*