The Opportunity
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are bringing together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, to improve the health and well-being of children and young people.
The Children's Lung Health team is led by Professor Graham Hall and Dr Shannon Simpson and operates between The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children's Hospital. Our group has several major ongoing projects investigating lung health in children and their families. Our research aims to improve lung health in children with asthma, neuromuscular disease, cystic fibrosis, following preterm birth and Aboriginal lung health.
We are seeking a dynamic Research Officer to be involved a program of research in the area of neuromuscular disease conducted in partnership in partnership with Muscular Dystrophy WA and Stanford University, USA.
The Role
This role will suit individuals with a passion for improving lung health in children and their families and in particular with the neuromuscular community. We are looking for forward thinking individuals who are able to work independently, are comfortable in dealing with families and children and who are looking to develop a career in children's lung health, particularly neuromuscular disease.
This full-time position is available for a fixed-term of three years, with the possibility of extension. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Generous salary packaging is also available.
The Experience
To be eligible for these roles, individuals should have a PhD (Anatomy and Physiology, Health, Biomedical) or equivalent.
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Include a cover letter in addition to providing a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two professional referees.
Your cover letter should specifically address your skills and experience in each of the following areas
- · Demonstrated significant experience in respiratory physiology understanding and assessment
- · Significant research expertise, including written and oral communication skills, working with research databases and critical appraisal skills
- · Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines
- · Experience in scientific paper preparation and submission such as grants and ethics applications
- · Demonstrated capacity to work with families, children and young people of all ages.
- · Experience in working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Submit your application to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact:recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Friday 30 November 2018
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.