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Scientific Editor and Writer
The Opportunity
The Brain Tumour Research Program and Oncogenic Signalling Laboratory are collaborative groups composed of clinical and lab-based researchers focused on the goal of improving outcomes for adults and children with brain tumours. Our research includes identifying mechanisms of cancer development, generation of appropriate models of these diseases, evaluation of novel therapeutics and translation of discoveries into the clinic. We offer an interesting role that will support this program, in a very motivated and dynamic team within a friendly working atmosphere.
The Role
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for enhancing the research productivity of the Telethon Kids Cancer Centre by using their critical analysis and editing skills to improve written grants and manuscripts, leading to enhanced outcomes in funding and publication.
Your Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:
- A PhD in a medical research related field
- Exceptional writing skills, both administrative and scientific
- High accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent proofreading skills
- Demonstrable time-management and organisational skills
- Able to work efficiently and accurately under minimal supervision
- Excellent computing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in online manuscript and grant submissions
- Initiative and ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Prof Terrance Johns
Email: Terrance.Johns@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 15 January 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.