Research Assistant

Fixed Term, 0.5 FTE until December 2025Are you looking for your next research journey with a desire to increase your skills and knowledge in epidemiological and diagnostic evaluation studies, in addition to working with Indonesian partners?If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.The Role:The successful candidate for this role will undertake research relevant to addressing the knowledge gaps around G6PD deficiency to guide vivax malaria treatment, including epidemiological and diagnostic evaluation studies. This entails project planning and supervision, proposal and protocol writing, literature search, statistical and geostatistical analysis, manuscript writing and publication, on-field visits and training. The research activities will be undertaken with members of the Global and Tropical Health Division and external collaborators. About you:The successful candidate will possess a suitable tertiary qualification and relevant experience and have high proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia. You also have: ·         Laboratory experience and knowledge of laboratory procedures. ·         Research and evaluation skills with the ability to apply these to a public health context.·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to contribute to academic peer-reviewed papers, manuscripts and project reports.·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team, as well as good cross-cultural communication skills.Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.Why MenziesMenzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work. The benefits:·         Base Salary $79,589 - $104,787 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $100,802 - $129,724 per annum).·         Generous leave provisions, including 6 weeks annual leave.·         Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax-free.Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:Catherine MartelProgram Manager – Malaria  Global and Tropical Health DivisionEmail: catherine.martel@menzies.edu.au How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.auHow to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:·         Updated resume·         A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)·         Any other relevant supporting documentation   Closing date:  Sunday, 23 March 2025 Position Description - 5496 AUD Darwin 0800

Research Assistant

  • Fixed Term, 0.5 FTE until December 2025
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects addressing global health
  • Work with a dynamic, multicultural team

Fixed Term, 0.5 FTE until December 2025

Are you looking for your next research journey with a desire to increase your skills and knowledge in epidemiological and diagnostic evaluation studies, in addition to working with Indonesian partners?

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

The successful candidate for this role will undertake research relevant to addressing the knowledge gaps around G6PD deficiency to guide vivax malaria treatment, including epidemiological and diagnostic evaluation studies. This entails project planning and supervision, proposal and protocol writing, literature search, statistical and geostatistical analysis, manuscript writing and publication, on-field visits and training. The research activities will be undertaken with members of the Global and Tropical Health Division and external collaborators.

 About you:

The successful candidate will possess a suitable tertiary qualification and relevant experience and have high proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.

You also have:

·         Laboratory experience and knowledge of laboratory procedures.

·         Research and evaluation skills with the ability to apply these to a public health context.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to contribute to academic peer-reviewed papers, manuscripts and project reports.

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team, as well as good cross-cultural communication skills.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Why Menzies

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work.

The benefits:

·         Base Salary $79,589 - $104,787 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $100,802 - $129,724 per annum).

·         Generous leave provisions, including 6 weeks annual leave.

·         Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax-free.

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process. 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Catherine Martel
Program Manager – Malaria  
Global and Tropical Health Division
Email: catherine.martel@menzies.edu.au

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or 
Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

·         Updated resume

·         A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

·         Any other relevant supporting documentation   

Closing date:  Sunday, 23 March 2025

 

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