McCusker Research Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes

Opportunity to develop a program of work on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with type 1 diabetes and their families

The Children's Diabetes Centre (CDC) at The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking applications from enthusiastic and ambitious early-career researchers for the position of McCusker Research Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

The Role

This new position will provide advice and support to clinical and other researchers on relevant psychosocial tools and research design to ensure that all research conducted by the CDC has a mental health and wellbeing focus.

The position will also be responsible for identifying research projects consistent with the aims of the CDC and will also design and conduct research projects aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and young people living with T1D and their families, including intervention studies.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

PhD in Psychology or related health field
Evidence of a developing track record of publication output
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders across research and healthcare including clinicians, allied health professionals, families and young people
Experience with research design e.g., developing a protocol, developing or adapting methods to answer specific research questions
Ability to collect and analyse quantitative data, using statistical packages
Experience with the preparation of presentations and manuscripts for publication, and ethics applications
Ability to supervise and motivate research students and work independently using initiative

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage with, and build on, the existing research program and datasets, as well as develop their own research interests.

Previous research outputs by the CDC can be found at: http://www.childrensdiabetescentre.org.au

This is a full time position fixed term for 2 years. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.

The successful candidate will need to provide a current National Police Check and WWCC before commencement.

How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.

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

For further information about this position please contact Tanyana Jackiewicz.

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 28th March, 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.