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Senior Research Officer - Brain and Behaviour
The Senior Research Officer will work with the CoLab Economic Understanding of Service Delivery Working Group to plan and prepare for the submission of a systematic review to a global international evidence network (such as Cochrane group or Campbell Corporation) addressing the economic evaluation of early childhood intervention. This development and submission of this systematic review is a core deliverable for CoLab and will seek to collate and summarise the cross sectoral evidence in investment in early childhood.
This role will also assist in the development of outcome indicators for measurement of returns in relation to early childhood investment. Further tasks will involve the measurement of cost-effectiveness across programs undertaken as part of the CoLab initiative.
The person we are looking for:
- Will have a PhD in Science, Health Sciences, Public Health or Social Sciences or related field.
- Will demonstrate experience in conducting high quality and extensive literature and systematic reviews
- Has an understanding of the application of economic principles in health care
- Is experienced in economic evaluation of health programs
- Has a track record of publications, including first-author
- Can effectively communicate research findings on various topics to health practitioners, educators, policy makers, and the public
- Is experienced in developing and maintaining relationships with investigators, consumer and community members and stakeholders
- Has a high level written and oral communication skills
- Will work independently and meet deadlines while working collaboratively as part of a dynamic group
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
This is a part time role (0.8 FTE) fixed term for 8 months. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police Check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here
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.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Elizabeth Geelhoed via email: elizabeth.geelhoed@uwa.edu.au
Applications close: Tueday the 8th May 2018 at 5.00pm
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.