- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and society, and health and wellbeing and commitment to Aboriginal community consultation and control
- Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
- Prior experience and skills in research including community research design, analysis and reporting is desirable.
Research Associate – ORCHID Study - Perth, Australia - The University of Western Australia
Description
The successful applicant will use their Aboriginal cultural knowledge and community networks under the direction of ORCHID Study Co-Leads, inclusive of an Aboriginal Research Fellow. You will work with the ORCHID Study team and participating communities and their health services to co-design and trial management strategies for Aboriginal women with prediabetes in pregnancy. You will also assist in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of simplified screening approaches for high blood glucose levels in pregnancy.
You will have the opportunity to yarn with Aboriginal women and their families, analyse and interpret these yarns, and share study results with communities and health services.
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:
About you
This position will require the successful appointee to hold a current 'C' class driver's licence.