Research Assistant in Epilepsy Genetics Research - Heidelberg, Australia - University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

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Heidelberg, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Job no:

Location:

Heidelberg

Role type:

Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months

Faculty:

Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School:

Department of Medicine, Austin Health

Salary:

Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
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Research Assistant role at the Epilepsy Research Centre, Austin Health
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Take part in impactful research and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by epilepsy
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$80,258 - $108,906 p.a., plus 17% super, and benefits

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual interested in science or health, to join the Epilepsy Research Centre at the Melbourne Brain Centre in Heidelberg.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to world-leading clinical and genetic epilepsy research, working alongside a large and highly cohesive team led by Laureate Professors Sam Berkovic and Ingrid Scheffer.

Your responsibilities will include:

Attend private and hospital outpatient clinics to recruit study participants
Conduct facetoface and telephone interviews with participants and family members about their seizure history
Perform blood sampling (training provided) and source relevant medical information
Coordinate assigned local, national and international collaborative projects
Analysis of clinical and genetic data

Who We Are Looking For
You are someone who excels in interpersonal skills and establishing connections with a diverse range of adults and children. You will have meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision when collating and organising study data.

Once trained, you will have the opportunity to independently run your own projects with mínimal supervision, requiring a high degree of responsibility, self-motivation and organisational skills.

You will also have:

A tertiary degree in biological or medical science and an interest in genetics
Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and discreetly on matters related to health
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated capacity to undertake highquality written analysis, such as literature reviews
Proficient computer skills word processing, databases, use of the internet

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and _valid Working with Children Check_ to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team - "Epilepsy Research Centre"
The Epilepsy Research Centre is a large cohesive research group investigating the genetic basis of the epilepsies.

Led by Laureate Professors Sam Berkovic and Ingrid Scheffer, the Epilepsy Research Centre is world-renowned in epilepsy genetics with a track record of over 25 years in this field.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, researchers, nurses, and bioinformaticians, they have forged strong research partnerships both within Australia and internationally.

By identifying genes and understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms, their research contributes to better diagnosis and the development of precision medicine therapies.

With over 20,000 participants in their studies, they continue to uncover more genetic causes, describe the phenotypic spectrum, and improve the lives of individuals with genetic epilepsy.

Join this impactful team at the cutting edge of epilepsy research located at the Melbourne Brain Centre.

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
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad.

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

Join Us
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Resume:

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Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience:

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The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )

Advertised:
05 Jul :05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:
04 Aug 20