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Research Assistant, Children's Lung Health
- Passion for improving children's health
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and inclusive team
- 1 year full or part time contract with a possibility of extension
An exciting opportunity to work in the Children's Lung Health research team to improve lung health in children and young people.
At Telethon Kids, we've created a blueprint for a new kind of research institute - one that brings together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research.
The Children's Lung Health team is led by Associate Professor Graham Hall and operates between the Institute and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Our group has several major ongoing projects investigating pathophysiology of paediatric respiratory disease.
We are seeking a dynamic Research Assistant to be involved in a program of research assessment of lung function and assisting in ongoing research with a focus on working with young children.
This role will suit individuals with a passion for improving children's health who are able to work independently and comfortable in dealing with families and young children.
Opportunities exist for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to develop their skills in a world class research environment.
This full-time or part-time (>0.5 FTE) is available for a fixed-term of one year, with the possibility of extension. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Generous salary packaging is also available.
The Telethon Kids Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Applications should include a cover letter that specifically addresses each of the essential skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description in addition to providing a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two professional referees.
Submit your application along with a covering letter 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: Shannon Simpson
Closing date: 12 Noon, 23 February 2017
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.