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Research Assistant - PrEggNut Study
The Opportunity
The PrEggNut Study is investigating the effects of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers eating different amounts of both egg and peanut from mid-pregnancy until their baby is four months of age. The key translatable message from this project will be to answer the question of whether higher maternal dietary intakes of eggs and peanuts during pregnancy and breastfeeding are needed to reduce the risk of food allergy development in babies.
The Role
The PrEggNut Study Research Assistant will undertake the screening, recruitment, randomisation and intervention period follow-up of research participants (pregnant and breastfeeding mothers) involved in the PrEggNut Study. This position will be based at the Perth Children's Hospital, but will require regular travel to the study recruitment sites, including the St John of God Health Care Hospitals (Subiaco, Murdoch, Midland and Mt Lawley) and Joondalup Health Campus.
The Experience
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- A high personal motivation
- Demonstrate excellent team working skills as well as ability to work independently
- Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and data management programs
- Attention to detail
The successful candidate will also need to provide a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check before commencement.
This is a part time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position for 12 months commencing 12th November 2018. The salary will be $59,763 Pro Rata with access to generous salary packaging.
How to apply:
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Applicants should read the Job description and address the criteria.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Sharifa Burah
Email: recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19th October 2018
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.