Neuromodulation Research Assistant

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term, 12 months
• Full Time – 80 hours fortnight with ADO
• Classification Title: Medical Scientist Grade 1 - RX1 - RX7
• Located at The Alfred

DEPARTMENT - Clinical Research Unit, Neurology
Neurology is a developing specialty within Alfred Health, and recent investment has produced significant growth in this area, particularly with regard to research and clinical trials. Neurology at Alfred Health consists of inpatient units and a range of specialised outpatient clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant is sought to contribute towards the research efforts of Alfred Health and Monash University, and to the specific goals and priorities within the Epilepsy Neuromodulation service. The goals of the Epilepsy Neuromodulation service are to: improve understanding of epilepsy and epileptogenesis, find novel neuromodulation-based treatments for epilepsy, improve existing neuromodulation-based therapies for epilepsy, improve epilepsy diagnostics, improve epilepsy outcomes, and reduce and prevent morbidity and mortality in epilepsy. The Research Assistant will work on cutting-edge research projects and prospective clinical trials of neuromodulation therapies, neurodiagnostics, devices, and fundamental neuroscience. This will involve (but not be limited to) identifying suitable patients for inclusion in research projects and clinical trials, organising appointments and assessments as per the study protocol and schedule, conducting study visits, managing device/consumable inventory and requisitions, liaising with industry partners, and meticulous record keeping and trial documentation. The role will involve both prospective and retrospective data collection, curation, processing, and analysis to support internal review, provide preliminary data for grant applications, and data for scientific publications.

QUALITY, SAFETY, RISK and IMPROVEMENT

• Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives
• Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public.
• Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself.
• Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes related to stroke research.
• Comply with Alfred Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements.
• Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements contained within Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                

Education & qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent), or an honours or higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in science (or a directly related field; e.g. biomedical engineering)
• Experience in clinical or pre-clinical research

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using standard software such as Microsoft Office applications, and other standard communications tools (Zoom, Teams, email and messaging platforms, etc).
• Capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate (University and health service specific software, research ethics/administration/governance software, data collection and analysis tools, project management tools, etc).
• A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other staff in the workplace.

Desirable

• Experience in human clinical trials research is highly desirable, including: research ethics and governance administration; participant recruitment, scheduling, and communications; conducting clinical trials visits; trial monitoring.
• Experience with research database software, and in particular REDCap
• Specific experience and interest in neuroscience or neurology
• Clinical experience, including in inpatient or outpatient settings; and in particular in neurology, surgery, or implantable devices.
• Specific advanced skills relevant to the research, including: biostatistics, bioengineering, quantitative methods, programming and coding (Matlab & Python), signals processing, image processing, and artificial intelligence.
• An interest in pursuing further work or study in the field, including honours and higher degrees (MPhil/PhD) and/or postdoctoral work.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

All enquiries to Hugh Simpson ([email protected])

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 21 April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au