Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Clinical Research Officer / Senior Research Officer. This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity and is based in Townsville.

Assist in the establishment, operation and coordination of clinical trials in a supportive and collaborative research environment at the QRC-PVD.

• Up to full time 36.25 h/pw | fixed term contract for 12 months
• Work with world-leading researchers from across the globe
• Flexible Work Arrangements | 5 weeks annual leave | 15 days personal leave
• Enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• Acad A $80,371 – $107,395 + 17% super
• Acad B $112,810 – $133,110 + 17% super

How you’ll make a difference

The role will be responsible for recruiting and assessing participants, collecting accurate outcome data, and ensuring the integrity and quality of all data in accordance with contractual requirements. You will provide critical oversight of study site operations, including maintaining study files and liaising with collaborating centres. The role will also:

• Support clinical trial coordinators through the accurate completion of ethics documentation, site-specific assessments, clinical trial agreements, reporting obligations, and registry management.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with legislation and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines by assisting in the provision of guidance across clinical research teams.
• Help maintain effective communication and coordination across projects by supporting meeting planning and management.
• Manage research logistics, procurement and respond directly to stakeholder and participant queries, ensuring continuity, compliance, and the high-quality execution of our funded research projects.

What you’ll bring

• An enthusiasm and passion to improve the health of those living with peripheral vascular disease.
• A knowledge of vascular disease, hospital systems, research industry, including ethics approvals and code of conduct for research.
• Experience in preparation and publishing of research material for various media including journals and conference presentations and publications.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in relating to a range of stakeholders, including research institutions, academics, clinicians and field researchers, and the ability to write effectively and competently in the use of Information and Communication Technology.
• High-level organisational and time management skills with the ability to respond to competing priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

About The Queensland Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease (QRC-PVD)
The Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease (QRC-PVD) within the College of Medicine and Dentistry is dedicated to improving the management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Studies focus on presenting complaints and complications of PVD, however we are always evolving with new findings from our studies.

Our experienced research team uses a broad range of techniques including vivo pre-clinical models, in vitro studies, genomics, genetics, bio-informatics, molecular biology, epidemiology, clinical trials, health economics and complex statistical analyses.

About Townsville
Providing an envious tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle & economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys. Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none. Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

Why you’ll love working JCU?

At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.

We offer:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
• five weeks annual recreation leave
• 15 days personal leave
• 12 months paid parental leave
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• corporate discount on health insurance
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium

How to apply and contact details

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to fill out an application form or apply directly via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

Applications close on 22 March 2026 at 11:55 PM AEST.

For further information please contact Dr Rene Jaeggi on 07 4781 5*** or via email to ***********@jcu.edu.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so we encourage you to apply today.

What matters to us at JCU?

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.