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Research Assistant, Autism Team
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with members of the Autism Research Team and CliniKids to assist in the delivery of existing and developing research projects in our new facility.
The Role
The position will involve assisting in the setup, delivery and training of protocols for our research and clinical projects, including:
- Research into existing programs and literature searches on two specific projects.
- Conduct the day-to-day research activities including:
- Recruitment of participants
- Behavioural testing of children during baseline and follow-up assessments (e.g. administering questionnaires and face-to-face measures),
- Data entry
- Setup AV equipment and protocols
- Setup of Redcap database
- Liaison with other research sites around Australia
- Assist with similar data collection, entry and analysis on other research projects (as required)
This is a full time role fixed term for 12 months
Your experience
- Bachelor's degree in area relevant to ASD
- Demonstrated knowledge of ASD research and related methodologies
- Ability to administer psychometric assessments relevant to ASD (proficiency in ADOS modules 1 and 2 is highly desirable)
- High-level written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as part of a broad, multidisciplinary team that spans several sites
- `Working with Children Check' and `National Police Clearance' prior to commencement will be mandatory (not necessary to obtain at the time of job application)
- Knowledge and experience in developing research databases
- Skills, or interest in obtaining skills in Phlebotomy is desirable but not essential
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
How to apply
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description 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: Erica Fay
Email: Erica.fay@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 12 April 2019.
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.