Research Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% superannuation

Job summary

WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute in Parkville, VIC is seeking a Research Officer to support international collaborations with icddr,b in Bangladesh, focusing on nutrition, child development and women’s health. The role is full-time and involves leading complex studies within the Anaemia Research (Pasricha) Laboratory.

The successful candidate will contribute to a program of international studies, demonstrate strong communication within a team, and engage in salary packaging options and a

Qualifications

• Close 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.

Skills

Research leadership

Maternal & child health

Data-driven research

Job description

WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute – Parkville VIC

$107,194 - $115,059 a year

Full time

1d ago , from WEHI - Walter & 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.

• 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