Postdoctoral Researcher/Senior Research Officer – Human Development
vor 1 Monat
The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS) was the largest and most comprehensive survey ever undertaken into the health, wellbeing and development of Western Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The survey was designed to build the knowledge to develop preventative strategies that promote and maintain the healthy development and the social, emotional, academic and vocational wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
The Opportunity
This role offers an early-career researcher in a relevant field the chance to build experience and advance their career by contributing to a major, complex linked data study focused on Aboriginal health.
Collaborating with an experienced team, you will develop skills in research, stakeholder engagement, data dissemination, and knowledge translation within a project aimed at enhancing outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
The study leverages data from the 2000-02 Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS), linked with multiple WA government data sources spanning several decades, this position will provide high-level analytic and research support to the Investigator team.
Some of your duties will include but are not limited to:
Understand the research question(s), assess data available and develop an appropriate analysis plan to address the research question(s).
Conduct appropriate statistical analysis in a reproducible research framework (descriptive through to complex longitudinal modelling).
Identify funding opportunities, assist with new data requests, funding proposals, and potentially leading smaller proposals with support from senior Investigators.
Contribute to mentoring, supervising and capacity building of students, working with the Kulunga Aboriginal Unit to create opportunities for Aboriginal students.
Actively participate in meetings with Investigators, the research team and external stakeholders to communicate results and provide feedback.
Ensure your Line Manager is regularly updated about research progress and issues addressed as required.
This is a full-time position for 2 years based at Perth Children's Hospital in Perth, with the possibility of extension.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a recognised doctoral qualification relevant to the social science or health field, or equivalent experience.
You will also have demonstrated experience in the following:
Strong data management skills, analytical abilities, and experience in the application of a wide range of statistical techniques for research purposes.
Experience analysing large and complex data sets (ideally population survey data and linked administrative data).
Proficiency with statistical software packages for the manipulation and analysis of data (strong preference for R skills).
Experience with Indigenous-specific projects, such as community consultation, research co-design and culturally appropriate research translation.
Evidence of publication, conference and stakeholder presentations, relative to opportunity, and the ability to present research findings in a clear and engaging way.
Experience with wider research processes including grant applications, human research ethics committees, data requests and reporting.
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.
Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
Flexible work options and hybrid working.
Reward and recognition program.
Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
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.
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Contact Name:
Sarah Johnson
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Closing Date:
15/11/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
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