Research Officer

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% superannuation

Potential 5% extra via matching super

Job summary

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Parkville, VIC invites applications for a Research Officer to join the Anaemia Research (Pasricha) Laboratory. The role will support a program of international studies conducted in collaboration with icddr,b in Bangladesh, focusing on nutrition, child development and women’s health.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary with generous superannuation and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Essential Knowledge and Skills outline understanding of research in Melbourne and icddr,b in Bangladesh.
• Interest in women’s and children’s health and nutrition.
• Proven ability to lead complex research studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research studies in anaemia field.
• Support international studies with icddr,b in Bangladesh.
• Contribute to nutrition, child development and women’s health themes.

Skills

Research experience

International collaboration

Women’s health

Nutrition

Job description

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute – Parkville VIC

1d ago , from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

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 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 - **********@wehi.edu.au

A position description is available here.

Application Closing Date:

20 November 2026