Clinical Research Fellow Immunology

Research Fellow will provide clinical support for research in immunology/Allergy

The Clinical Research Fellow will largely be involved in an Investigator led study funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in a world first trial of Peanut and Probiotic Oral Immunotherapy to treat children with peanut allergy. This role will also be involved in multiple other studies some of which are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.

You will work alongside the Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Nurses and Research Assistants with direct supervision by the Principal Investigator to deliver high quality research projects by:

Providing clinical support for studies being conducted in the immunology department at Perth Children's Hospital predominantly in the research field of allergy
Providing clinical expertise under the supervision of the lead investigators and liaise with the sponsors, monitors, participants and their usual health care providers, and ethics committees as required

Requirements for the role:

MBBS or equivalent
Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Training and experience in Paediatrics
Interest in research with previous research experience desirable
Sound computer skills
Proven excellent and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to be self-directed

Studies are run in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.

This is a part time (0.4 FTE) position, fixed term for 6 months.

The successful candidate will need to provide a current National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check before commencement.

How to apply:

Applicants should read the Job Description available here.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the Essential Requirements, to applications@telethonkids.org.au

Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information contact: Jessica Metcalfe

Closing date: 5pm Thursday 21 June 2018

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 saw The Kids Research Institute Australia move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.