The Fraser Mustard Centre has been created to bring together leading Australian child researchers and innovative government policy makers and planners. Based in Adelaide, the Centre is a research collaboration between the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) and The Kids Research Institute Australia. The Kids Research Institute Australia has a proven track record of successfully translating research findings into actions that make a real difference to the lives of children. By working with the Department for Education and Child Development, key decision makers have first-hand access to the research that provides valuable insight into the development, education, health and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Research Assistant will be required to provide research support to senior researchers in the Adelaide team, the overall aim of which is to conduct high-quality research around early child development, with a focus on translating research to policy and practice.
The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree in Psychology or similar discipline, e.g. Public Health, strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience in conducting data analyses using statistical software. See job description for full list of essential and desirable skills, knowledge and experience. Candidate will be required to commence work in August 2017.
Applications should include:
· a cover letter addressing the essential skills, knowledge and experience
· a copy of your curriculum vitae
· contact details of two referees.
Previous applicants need not apply.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the job description available here
Submit your application along with a covering letter 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: Trudy Crickmar via email trudy.crickmar@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: Monday 31st July 2017 at 5.00pm.