Research Officer

Job Description:

• Work at the forefront of cardiometabolic research improving cardiovascular outcomes.
• Join a high-performing, research team with opportunities to build advanced clinical trial skills and contribute to impactful publications and projects.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA Medical School is a large School within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This position is based at the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation campus. A core priority is medical and clinical research in the area of neurovascular hypertension and sympathetic nervous system activation in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

About the opportunity

• Provide support in performance of clinical research studies in association with health professionals such as medical practitioners and other nurses.
• Ensure high quality of research documentation and data acquisition for clinical studies.
• Perform routine experimental procedures in one or more areas of work, such as clinical research but also biochemistry, haematology, histology, microbiology or serology.

About you

• Degree in nursing or Health Science degree / Bachelor of Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the conduct clinical research e.g. ICH-GCP Guidelines.
• Ability to perform routine clinical trial procedures in accordance with research protocols e.g. venepuncture, clinical assessments, laboratory sample processing, assistance with cardiovascular and neurovascular research techniques.
• Ability to work independently and work as part of a team, show initiative and take a responsible role in a clinical research team.
• Relevant nursing and/or clinical experience in research environment.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description: PD - Research Officer 523139.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Derrin Brockman at derrin.brockman@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 5 May 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia