This prestigious position, named in honour of Mr Kerry M Stokes AC and the enormous contribution he has made to child health research in Western Australia, will create and drive an ambitious research program in child health and development. The Chair will undertake ground-breaking health and medical research for the benefit of children and the adults they will become.
The Chair will create and drive an ambitious health and medical research program in child health and development, expected to deliver paradigm shifting research in broad areas including chronic and severe disease, infectious diseases, mental health, neurodevelopmental health, rare diseases, disabilities and preventative healthcare.
The Chair will be an internationally recognised academic and inspiring research leader, who will establish a major program based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in an area of research consistent with the vision and strategies of The Kids and Curtin University. They will actively seek and win nationally and internationally competitive grants, supervise PhD students through the University, contribute to research-led education in Curtin’s Medical program, participate in the various symposia of the University and Institute and actively engage with the Western Australian community.
- Continuing, Professorial (ALE) appointment
- Competitive salary to be negotiated
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Applications close 5pm, Thursday 31 January 2019. For further information or to apply, please click here