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About us The post will be based in the KCL Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). The centre offers a diverse research environment that is open, welcoming and supportive to all. The faculty-wide initiatives are supported by an active Diversity & Inclusion Team. The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre is uncovering the genetic and environmental influences on mental health and psychiatric disorders. Our research encompasses behavioural genetics, molecular genetics, experimental psychology and psychiatry, and neuroimaging. Scientists at the SGDP lead some of the UK’s foremost longitudinal cohort and twin studies including TEDS, eRISK, Dunedin, IMAGEN and GLAD. The NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley leads the NIHR BioResource for Mental Health. We focus on recruiting participants experiencing mental health conditions, as well as healthy people. Alongside GLAD MHG and The GLAD study, Prof. Breen’s team boasts an accomplished portfolio of clinical and genetic studies which aim to improve treatment and outcomes for those affected by anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions.  To help us achieve our goals, we particularly welcome applications from people from backgrounds who are currently under-represented in UK Higher Education (E.g. Black, Asian, Latinx, and other white ethnic minorities). We are recruiting a highly motivated professional to support the delivery of the large-scale Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression Mental Health Goals programme (GLAD MHG) and associated projects within the NIHR Bioresource Centre Maudsley, working closely with Professor Gerome Breen. About the role The Deputy Research Coordinator will lead day-to-day laboratory operations and biosample logistics for GLAD-MHG: establish site readiness, oversee sample flows from collection to accessioning, embed ISO 17025-aligned quality practices, and drive continual improvements in throughput, cost, and auditability. Prof. Breen’s team boasts ambitious and accomplished portfolio of clinical and genetic studies which aim to improve treatment and outcomes for those affected by anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions.  Despite being a leading cause of disability worldwide, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is an underserved market segment with significant unmet medical need, GLAD MHG will leverage proven success and substantial investment from KCL, the NIHR Maudsley BRC, and NIHR BioResource in the GLAD study to create a trial-ready dataset integrating detailed phenotyping, multi-omics, and medical records to support MDD precision psychiatry. The role requires a skilled operational manager, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with collaborators and interdisciplinary academic teams working on related MHG workstreams.  This is a full-time post available from 1st of April 2026 and you will be offered a fixed term contract initially for 2 years, that, with the possibility of extension.  About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria Postgraduate Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biomedical/biological discipline. Hands-on experience running laboratory operations or core service workflows (accessioning, QC, rotas, documentation). Demonstrable expertise in biosample logistics/chain-of-custody in multi-site or high-throughput settings. Strong grasp of QMS and audit fundamentals (SOPs, equipment logs, IQC/EQC, CAPA), ideally aligned to ISO 17025 or similar. Experience coordinating and developing technical staff; maintaining competency records and training. Excellent stakeholder communication; service-oriented and clear under time pressure. Organised, detail-driven, able to manage competing deadlines and solve problems pragmatically. Working knowledge of LIMS/barcoding, inventory systems and controlled-document platforms (e.g., SharePoint/iPassport). Desirable criteria  Experience standing up new laboratory workflows/sites (readiness checks, SOP development, training).  Prior exposure to NHS/academic multi-centre studies and courier/cold-chain management. Formal training in quality/auditing and/or biosafety. Familiarity with service-improvement methods (Lean/5S) and dashboarding (Excel/Power BI). Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a CV along with a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133805 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Gerome Breen / Anna Carnegie Contact Details: gerome.breen@kcl.ac.uk / anna.carnegie@kcl.ac.uk

Fixed term until 20 November 2026 About the Role You’ll work closely with expert clinicians and academic staff, delivering high-quality education and mentoring students during clinical placements. The role is based at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, with potential to work across Alfred Health, Austin Health, Northern Health, and Melbourne Health clinical schools. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching through lectures, practical classes, workshops, and clinical sessions. Prepare and mark student assessments, ensuring fair and timely feedback. Participate in curriculum design and review, embedding employability skills and evaluating educational innovations. Mentor and supervise students during clinical placements, liaising with external partners. Continue developing your professional practice and contribute to the School’s research and teaching excellence. Undertake administrative duties as required by the Associate Dean (Academic) or Dean of School. Essential Criteria Master’s degree or equivalent accreditation in nursing and/or midwifery. Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development, with evidence of high student feedback or teaching awards. Recent and relevant clinical/professional experience in nursing and/or midwifery. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and model La Trobe’s cultural qualities: Connectedness, Innovation, Accountability, and Care. Benefits Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. 17% employer contributed superannuation. On-site child care. Staff and family study discounts. Access to inspiring campuses and a supportive, inclusive community. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits Why La Trobe? At La Trobe, you’ll join a vibrant community committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We value and support staff from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. Position enquiries: Jason Watson E: J.Watterson@latrobe.edu.au    Recruitment enquiries: Melissa Magaton: E. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au Closing date: 19 January 2026 Please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills for the role. Position Description: Advertisement - fixed term November 26.docx Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until February 2027, based at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown Join the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre to lead strategic clinical trial delivery and drive excellence in clinical trial operations, influencing best practice and supporting research with a global impact Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a flagship centre of excellence in clinical trials and related research at the University of Sydney. We design and deliver trials and related research, including coordination, monitoring, data acquisition and management, and statistical analysis. Our health economics, biostatistics, systematic reviews, and biomarker teams work with trial data to inform healthcare providers about best practices. The Clinical Trials Program Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within the CTC, providing strategic, operational and managerial oversight of complex clinical trials across their directed area of responsibility. Working under broad direction from the Associate Director, Clinical Trial Operations, this role oversees the design, establishment and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, governance and performance are maintained. With responsibility for financial oversight and resource management, the role contributes to budget development, expenditure monitoring and funding opportunities, supporting the sustainability and growth of CTC's clinical trial portfolio. Drawing on extensive clinical trial expertise, the Program Manager provides trusted advice, exercises independent judgement and contributes to the development of systems, procedures and strategic initiatives that enable the successful delivery of impactful clinical research. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide strategic and operational leadership of clinical trial operations, including trial prioritisation, feasibility, planning, resourcing, oversight, and compliance within the directed area of responsibility. Lead, manage and develop clinical trial operations staff, including performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, capability building, and fostering a high-performing, ethical and collaborative team culture. Establish, manage and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including investigators, collaborative trial groups, funding bodies, partners, and CTC leadership, ensuring effective governance and reporting. Ensure high-quality, compliant conduct of clinical trials by overseeing adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory and ethical requirements, SOPs, operational guidelines, and study-specific procedures. Monitor and report on trial delivery, quality, risk, workforce and financial performance, proactively identifying issues, implementing improvements, and escalating risks as required. Contribute to organisational strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, funding opportunities and ad-hoc projects aligned with CTC priorities and corporate objectives. About you Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field. Extensive experience in clinical trial management, with a minimum of five years' relevant experience leading clinical trial operations, project management or equivalent roles across the full trial lifecycle in Australia. Profound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory and ethical approval processes, and demonstrated ability to ensure compliant, high-quality clinical trial conduct. Demonstrated leadership capability with experience supervising, mentoring, training and performance managing staff, including resolving complex HR and workforce matters. Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial oversight, workload prioritisation, and managing multiple competing priorities to achieve outcomes. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with strong negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 11 January 2026 11:59 PM