Research Assistant

5 days ago

Nedlands, Australia The Kids Research Institute Australia Full time

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Global Malaria Epidemiology team as part of the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP). 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 based in Perth, but with flexible work arrangements, offering a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference.

In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to:

- Support literature reviews, data searches and data extraction.
- Obtain, manage, and conduct preliminary processing and analysis on a variety of tabular datasets.
- Utilise software including Excel, ArcGIS, and R to examine, manipulate, and process data and create maps.
- Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues and collaborators in partner institutions.

Located within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this is a full-time role that will be initially offered until 31st July 2027.

**About You**

- Strong computer, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data, using a variety of software platforms.
- Excellent levels of numeracy with the ability to use numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations.
- Proven project and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise across multiple stakeholders and working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:

- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:

- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities
- Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

**How to apply**

If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you,

**Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.**

**Contact Name**:Georgie Lawton

**Closing Date**:17/11/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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