Who we are?

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is home to significant scientific discoveries. We believe there is an answer, a cure or a better treatment for every childhood condition — and we’re determined to find it.

We are a diverse team of world-leading researchers, doctors, engineers, and hardworking professionals in corporate and scientific services from all corners of the world with one shared goal — to transform child health worldwide. Our strength lies in our partnership and co-location with The Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne — the Melbourne Children’s Campus. This rare model amplifies opportunities to quickly translate research into clinical care.At MCRI, you’ll also find our subsidiary organisation, the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS), a specialist childhood, prenatal and adult genetics service. VCGS provides an integrated genetic consultation, counselling, testing and diagnostic support service to children, adults, families and prospective parents.

Together, we share a powerful vision: re-imagine the future of child health.

The Opportunity:

The role of the Senior Research Officer (Paediatrician) will involve performing a face-to-face clinical assessment of the child study participants, aged 2-7 years. These assessments will take place at the Parkville campus, but may involve a second site for a subgroup of patients at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You will work closely with the PALM chief investigator team and the Reproductive Epidemiology group. There may be additional opportunities for the Paediatrician to participate in data analysis and research publications from this cohort outside the scope of this role, if academic involvement is desired. The successful applicant will have completed, or be an advanced trainee in, an accredited FRACP paediatric training program in Australia, ideally with clinical research and child assessment experience.

This position is casual and includes weekday and Saturday sessions (minimum 3 hours per session). Hours will be flexible, subject to accommodating participant scheduling and availability, and COVID-19 restrictions.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting and scores clinical assessments of study participants at the Melbourne Children’s Trial Centre.
• Working closely with the PALM study coordinator and the study paediatrician to coordinate the clinical assessments for children.
• Liaising with clinical associate investigators if follow up clinical review is required following study assessment.
• Contributing to related administrative research duties, including assisting with accurate data collection and entry.
• Attending and contributes to team meetings.
• Conducting ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies.
• Assisting and contributes to data generation for research and publications.
• Following standard operating procedures, study protocols and study guidelines.
• Continuous maintenance of neat and orderly records and data storage.
• Understanding and following field work guidelines GCP / ICH.
• Fostering relationships with key internal and external stakeholders .
• Is engaged in the campus culture including professional development activities and attending internal/external campus conferences and seminars.
• Is aware of, and adheres to, MCRI policy on Intellectual Property/Material Transfer Agreements/Contracts/Clinical and Public Health Outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics & Child Health Division), or in the final year of accredited training for this qualification.
• Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation to perform the research clinical assessments.
• Experience in working with families and children.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets, REDCap, database programs, statistics and word processing.
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research.
• Clinical research and/or recruitment experience is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Casual Contract with attractive Salary $68.41 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading).
• Flexible working options also available.
• Be part of a happy team of people who like what they do and are passionate about making a difference.

Apply Now!!

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Lisa Hui [email protected], using the subject line: Casual Senior Research Officer (Paediatrician) enquiry via EthicalJobs. Click apply to proceed with your application.

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.