Job no: 0063874
Location: Hospital Based
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medicine, Austin Health
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Recruit participants and manage clinical and genetic data for epilepsy research, conducting interviews, coordinating research appointments, and accurately entering data into a centralised database.
- Work alongside world-renowned leaders in genetic epilepsy research, with the opportunity to take a leading role in significant local and international collaborative projects aimed at improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Join the world-renowned Epilepsy Research Centre at the Melbourne Brain Centre in Heidelberg, where you'll be part of a leading team making groundbreaking discoveries in epilepsy research, led by Laureate Professors Sam Berkovic and Ingrid Scheffer.
As a Research Assistant, you will play a key role in advancing clinical and genetic research, working alongside internationally recognised experts.
This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dedicated team, and engage with participants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by epilepsy.
With comprehensive training and the chance to take on increasing responsibility, this role is perfect for someone passionate about health science, genetics, and contributing to cutting-edge medical research in a supportive and highly respected environment.
Responsibilities include participant recruitment, conducting interviews, managing data and research files, coordinating research appointments, collecting and analysing clinical and genetic data, and assisting with grant applications and research manuscripts.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a tertiary degree in biological or medical science with an interest in genetics, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse groups and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
You will have meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage tasks individually and within a team, and proficient computer skills, with experience in genetics, epilepsy, or counselling being desirable.
A valid driver's licence and willingness to undertake blood collection tasks and vaccinations are required, along with a current Working with Children Check.
You will also have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with adults and children, across a diverse range of community and cultural groups.
- Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion in communicating around issues of health.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality written analysis, such as literature reviews.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Medicine
Step into the world of impactful medical education and pioneering research with the Department of Medicine at the prestigious Melbourne Medical School. As a vital hub within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals, we are at the forefront of clinical, educational, and research endeavours. Our reach spans across renowned institutions like Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health, and Northern Health, offering you a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative healthcare research.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 9 October 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: 0063874 PD_Level-A-Research-Assistant_MedicineAH_ERC_240904_final.pdf
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