Research Assistant

4 days ago

Nedlands, Australia Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Full time

**The Opportunity**

**The Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class research focused on combating malaria globally. You will play a critical role in supporting MAP’s core research activities, including preparing model inputs, managing workflows, and disseminating results.

Working closely with MAP researchers and our international collaborators, you’ll also contribute to peer-reviewed publications and data visualisations, assisting in efforts that shape malaria control strategies worldwide.

This is a desk-based role with flexible work arrangements, offering a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference. It is a full-time contract until 31st July 2027 in the first instance.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following:

- A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field.
- Strong skills in data management, analysis, and visualization using tools such as R, Excel, and ArcGIS.
- Proven ability to process and interpret complex datasets with attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written skills, including experience in contributing to publications.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

**About Us**

**Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- World leader in child health research.
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
- Discounts at JB Hi-Fi through their corporate benefits program.

**How to apply**

**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.**

**Contact Name**:Natasha Stretton

**Closing Date**:12/02/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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