The Opportunity
The Atkins Lab has an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join its research team and contribute to projects investigating neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Motor Neurone disease and Frontotemporal dementia. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative research environment focused on advancing understanding of neurodegenerative conditions and supporting research that aims to improve outcomes for individuals affected by these diseases.
Working alongside researchers, collaborators and other stakeholders, the Research Officer will support the delivery of research activities across the lab. The position will undertake data collection and analysis, administer experiments and questionnaires, develop data collection tools, coordinate activities, and prepare reports, presentations and research documentation, including literature reviews. The role will also maintain accurate records, contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance activities and ensure research is conducted in accordance with relevant protocols, ethical requirements and regulatory standards.
We are seeking someone with a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Psychology, Health Science or another Allied Health field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training. The role requires strong analytical, organisational, project administration, communication and computer skills, together with an understanding of research ethics, confidentiality and privacy requirements to support the effective delivery of high-quality research activities.
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while working with a collaborative and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
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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: Ms Audrey Hulme, Project Manager, +61 3 9902 0081
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 26 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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