Research Officer

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research; Parkville; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% superannuation

Job summary

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research seeks a Research Officer to support an international studies program with icddr,b in Bangladesh, covering nutrition, child development and women’s health. The role requires a PhD and a track record in leading complex research projects.

You will work within the Anaemia Research (Pasricha) Laboratory, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis and dissemination of findings. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD qualification
• Ability to lead complex research studies
• Interest in women’s and children’s health and nutrition

Responsibilities

• Support a program of international studies in collaboration with icddr,b in Bangladesh, focusing on nutrition, child development and women’s health.
• Lead complex research studies in the Anaemia Research (Pasricha) Laboratory and contribute to study design, data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with international partners and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.

Job description

Research Officer

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

• 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 PhD qualification
• 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

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 - [e-mail]

A position description is available here.

Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026

WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity.

We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation.

Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students.

We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities.

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We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students.

We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.