Study coordinator

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Study Coordinator (42372) Requisition ID 42372 - Posted - Infection, Immunity and Global Health - Tropical Diseases - MCRI-Parkville - Australia - VIC - Job Function (1) Salary: PHD scholarship + top-up funding commensurate with experience and skills Unique Study Coordinator role (with opportunity for higher degree) The opportunity: This position offers an opportunity to coordinate a global health research project alongside the Principal Investigator. The PhD will join the dynamic and diverse MCRI Tropical Diseases Group, which is led by Professor Andrew Steer. This study is a collaborative effort between MCRI, the National Ministry of Health and Medical Services and key collaborating research institutions in Australia and overseas. It is a randomised controlled trial of mass drug administration combinations for neglected tropical diseases in a country in the Pacific. The role will have unique challenges as well as rewards. The student will have opportunities to live and work for significant periods in the country of implementation providing support and direction to the study teams in the field. The position will cover the project cycle of design, planning, implementation, interpretation of data collected throughout the study and reporting. For the successful candidate, it is expected that the study will contribute to attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy through the University of Melbourne under guidance of the study lead and supervisors. Your responsibilities include: Assisting and contributing to data generation for research, publications and literature reviews Contributing to the development of new study/research protocols and ensure the effective management of the study and care requirements of the participants are fully considered Coordinating and monitoring study progress and providing regular updates to investigators Understanding of ethics submission process, completing ethics and regulatory documentation that require submission to the Human Research Ethics Committee and/or research governance manager Responding to site and study related issues and recommending corrective actions and/or escalating to supervisors in a timely manner What we need from you: Degree/Honours qualification in Science, medicine, public health or related discipline OR an appropriate level of experience in a relevant field Ability to secure an acceptance at University of Melbourne as evidenced by outstanding transcripts Ability to apply for scholarship funding Ability to travel internationally for up to 9-months in country in the first year and significant period in the following years Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research Experience in project management, in developing project plans and bringing a project to fruition within budget and agreed timelines Experience in managing multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute. Join Us! If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting: Your resume A cover letter addressing the selection criteria Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file. We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates. For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.No recruitment agencies please. Applications close: Wednesday 15 January 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time #J-18808-Ljbffr