The Opportunity

We now have a position for a Senior Research Fellow independently undertake research within the ORIGINS cohort, develop successful funding applications, and submit research papers for publication.

ORIGINS is the largest study of its kind in Australia and aims to follow 10,000 families over a decade collecting biological samples, routine data and web-based questionnaires to help discover the causes of non-communicable diseases and improve child and adult health.

Reporting to our Project Manager and closely working with the broader ORIGINS Team, you will play a critical role by also providing support for and liaising with ORIGINS researchers and stakeholders and supervising and supporting higher degree students.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Design, manage and conduct research that investigates the epidemiology of health and developmental diseases.
• Perform high-quality statistical analysis and liaise with biostatistician if necessary.
• Collaborate with other researchers and seek opportunities for grants for new studies.
• Write research publications and submit to high impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues at research seminars and meetings.
• Provide supervision to ORIGINS junior research staff and students (Masters, PhDs and MDs).

Conveniently located in our modern offices at Perth’s Children’s Hospital this role will be offered on a full-time basis for 3 years. Some travel to our Joondalup site may be required.

About You

This position would suit someone who has a PhD in a relevant field (nutrition, psychology, epidemiology, public health). The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience, post PhD, in undertaking epidemiological research.
• Demonstrated understanding of child health and development.
• Evidence of publications and generation of grant funding.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous supervision of higher degree by research students (including PhD candidates) to completion.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• World leader in child health research.
• Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
• Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Lisa Gibson, Project Manager.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 28.03.25 - The Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.