At a Glance
- Tasks: Support international studies on nutrition, child development, and women’s health.
- Company: Join Australia’s leading biomedical research institute with a focus on impactful research.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, salary packaging options, and superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent team collaboration and communication opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in women's and children's health while advancing your research career.
- Qualifications: PhD required with experience in leading complex research studies.
The predicted salary is between 107194 - 115059 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Anaemia Research (Pasricha) Laboratory at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
About the Position
The position will support a program of international studies in collaboration with icddr,b in Bangladesh, on themes including nutrition, child development and women’s health.
Selection Criteria
- Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- A close understanding of research in both Melbourne and icddr,b in Bangladesh
- An interest in women’s and children’s health and nutrition
- A PhD qualification
- A proven ability to lead complex research studies in the field.
- Personal Qualities:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, new methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers
- Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
Terms of Appointment
This position is available in a full time capacity. Salary is Research Employee Level A6-8 ($107,194 - 115,059). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.
General enquiries can be directed to Sant-Rayn Pasricha - pasricha.s@wehi.edu.au
A position description is available here.
How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
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