• Work in Parkville, just a hop away from the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets
• Attractive salary $101,035 - $108,451 per annum + super + salary packaging
• 12-month full time opportunity to apply your research skills!

What’s in it for you?

• Publish ground breaking research that will inform policy on offering additional findings during clinical genomic testing
• Connect with world leading researchers in genomics and health services research at MCRI
• A supportive, collaborative team culture which values diverse expertise
• Make a difference as part of Australia's largest child health research institute

The opportunity:

This Research Assistant / Research Officer will contribute to research being conducted in the Genomics in Society group into offering additional findings to those having clinical genomic testing. In particular, the position will involve coding and analysis of interview and/or genetic counselling consultation transcripts and making significant contributions to academic publications, including drafting of manuscripts.

The appointee will be part of the Genomics in Society research team, which envisages genomic health care that engages and empowers people, delivered widely equitably, safely and competently. Our group brings together researchers with experience in genetic education, ethics, genetic counselling and evaluation, applying mixed methods. This unique blend of expertise has led to positioning of this group as among the world leaders in researching the clinical and societal implications of genomics.

The Genomics in Society group sits within the Genetics Theme at MCRI. Our current research portfolio includes projects associated with the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance and the Acute Care Genomics flagship funded by the Medical Research Futures Fund Genomics Health Futures Mission.

Your responsibilities include:

• Coding and analysing qualitative data using a range of approaches (e.g., inductive content, theory informed inductive, thematic)
• Designing and conducting literature reviews (e.g., rapid evidence synthesis)
• Making significant and /or independent contributions to academic publications
• Participating in research independently and as a member of the research team

About you:

• Masters or Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline plus an appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
• Demonstrated experience of undertaking qualitative research
• Experience in undertaking literature synthesis
• Experience working on projects within the Victorian or Australian health sector, preferably hospital based care, is desirable
• Basic understanding of biology, particularly genetics, is desirable

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health.

Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

For more information, please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Dr Melissa Martyn at [email protected]­­­­­ using the subject line: Research Assistant / Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be considered, applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to ‘selection criteria’ via the position description

Please submit your application in one combined pdf document.

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.