• Child Health Research Centre

• 2 x Full-time fixed-term (100%) positions through to December 2026  

• Base salary will be in the range $82,133.76 - $91,295.50 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

• Experience in lung function testing is highly regarded

• Experience from working in a clinical setting will be advantageous (nursing and physiotherapy students/graduates encouraged to apply)

• Based at the Child Health Research Centre, South Brisbane

About This Opportunity 

The Children’s Health and Environment Program undertakes leading research into childhood illness, environmental exposures, and their impacts on health. We are seeking Research Assistants to support multiple research projects focused on the development and validation of innovative lung function measurement techniques.

In this role, you will work closely with the Group Leader of Respiratory Physiology, contributing to the collection, cleaning and analysis of lung function data across a range of studies. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to assist with manuscript preparation, grant applications and other research-related activities, providing valuable experience within a collaborative and supportive research environment.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Work closely with the Group Leader to collect lung function data and relevant clinical information as required by various studies.

• Data cleaning and entry into online database records.

• Assist with data analysis and writing of results in collaboration with the Group Leader.

• Assist with drafting of research documentation for progress reports, team meetings, conferences, ethics committees, funding opportunities, media opportunities etc.

• Assists with clinical education activities, such as patient and carer information sessions, department information seminars etc.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements flexible start/finish times and purchased leave

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• Salary packaging options

About You  

• A qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in health sciences, physiology, nursing, or a related field; or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Experience in lung function measurements in children and/or adults and a working understanding of assessing quality and repeatability of measurements.

• Experience in working in a clinical research environment, in particular confidence with patient interaction and biological sample collection.

• An ability to maintain accurate records and be confident navigating computer systems.

• A basic understanding of online databases, statistical packages and data analysis.

• Previous experience with manuscript preparation and/or grant writing.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, a criminal check, Mandatory immunisations and a blue card. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Tamara Blake at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55546).