The Position
The Senior Research Officer - Making FASD History, will take a research leadership role across established research projects in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention within a broad strategy of work entitled `Making FASD History'.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide research design, planning and evaluation support to specific funded projects including: The BHP and NHMRC funded Making FASD History Strategy (Pilbara region 2015-2020); and the National Multi-Site Prevention Program (2017-2020) and engage Chief Investigators and experts in the field for research design and methodology advice.
- Contribute to funding applications for future FASD Prevention projects.
- Work with the project team to develop, implement and evaluate strategies for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in communities in the Pilbara, Newcastle and Alice Springs.
- Lead and/or contribute to preparation of grant and ethics applications, publications and reports. Read about the Pilbara FASD project
The successful applicant will:
Provide research design, planning and evaluation support to specific funded projects including: The BHP and NHMRC funded Making FASD History Strategy (Pilbara region 2015-2020); and the National Multi-Site Prevention Program (Alice Springs and Newcastle 2017-2020). The Senior Research Officer will engage Chief Investigators and experts in the field for research design and methodology advice
- Contribute to the conception and design of FASD prevention strategies and apply new ideas after appropriate consultation
- Contribute to the preparation of grant and ethics applications
- Oversee data analysis and contribute to reports on effectiveness of FASD research strategies
- Support the team's preparation of research papers for publication
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication in national and international peer reviewed journals resulting from research outcomes of projects
- Write and review scientific content for reports and grant applications
- Contribute to presentation of research findings at national and international scientific forums, and other for a as appropriateWork with the project team in the preparation of research papers for publication, presentations, reports, articles and other documentation
- Support translating the FASD Prevention research findings into practice and policy
- Travel to remote sites will be required, including to remote WA communities, Alice Springs, and Newcastle.
- Some after hours work may be required.
Persons of Aboriginal descent are encouraged to apply.
This position will commence mid-January 2018. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
Applications not addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description will not be considered.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Please provide a statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria listed in the Job Description.
Applicantions not addressing these Criteria will not be considered.
Submit your CV, Cover Letter and Staement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria 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 Kaashifah Bruce.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 7th December, 2017