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Senior Research Assistant

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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Who Are We?

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. 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.

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. Don’t take our word for it, check what our employees are saying!

The Opportunity:

The Clinical Paediatrics research group’s research at MCRI seeks to further the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of children with common childhood illnesses who present to hospital. The team aims to improve the understanding of common childhood illnesses and how to manage them, to appreciate how the hospital environment impacts on the patients and families and to ensure practice is evidence-based and bench-marked. A Senior Research Assistant is sought to join our team in investigating infectious complications in children with cancer.

The Senior Research Assistant (RA) will work with the Group Leader and alongside a multi-disciplinary team within the Clinical Paediatrics group. As a Senior Research Assistant, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting research tasks, assisting in HREC applications and annual reports, managing data collection, and providing operational status reports. Communication with clinical and research stakeholders across all study sties is a vitally important part of the role, so excellent relationship management skills are needed.

The role requires established RA skills as you will be working in an environment with several competing priorities and recruitment targets. It is important that you are a highly motivated individual that can proactively manage your workload and work effectively under pressure. This role would ideally suit someone who wants to develop and drive their own research career.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Working with group leader and co-investigators to assist prepare ethics applications, study protocols
  • Conducting ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies
  • Assisting and contributes to data generation and writing for research and publications
  • Assisting and contributes to Grant Applications
  • Working to improve skill base in research productivity and methodology
  • Assisting in and undertakes high calibre, competitive clinical research
  • Following standard operating procedures, study protocols and study guidelines
  • Conducting continuous maintenance of neat and orderly records, lab books and data storage

You Demonstrate:

  • Degree/Honours/Masters/PhD qualification in Clinical Science or related discipline OR an appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
  • Experience in the planning and coordination or clinical research projects
  • Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including in preparing scientific manuscripts
  • Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research
  • Experience in knowledge sharing, development, mentoring and support of employees and students
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of EPIC electronic medical record and REDCap databases

On Offer.

  • Part Time 15.2 - 22.8 (0.4 - 0.6 FTE) hours per week
  • 12 month contract
  • Salary Range $95,699 - $102,724 per annum (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness, Learning & Development programs, end of trip bike facilities

Apply Now.

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For any further questions please contact Professor Penelope Bryant [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Research Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Click apply to proceed with your application.

Position Reference: 26153

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

MCRI and VCGS are a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.

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