Advertiser The University of Queensland Job Type Research Officer/Assistant Location Brisbane Position Type: Full time fixed term Print job Save job Email job to friend Find more Research Officer/Assistant jobs Find more jobs in Brisbane The University of Queensland Bookmark and share this job Research Assistant Reference No: 3022445 Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Assistant to become part of a world class research team researching Inflammatory Airways Diseases at the Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute The QCMRI is a newly formed research institute developed as a partnership between the Queensland Children's Health Services District, the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and the University of Queensland. The QCMRI aims to improve the health of children and adolescents through outstanding research. In support of this mission, QCMRI's goals can be further defined as: To undertake world class child and adolescent focused health care research To translate research findings into improved health outcomes for children and adolescents To create and foster a research and training environment that will attract and retain the best people To support and advocate for research as an integral part of health care delivery This post will be based with Professor Sly and his Inflammatory Airways Disease team and will focus on research into mechanisms underlying these disorders in children and strategies to prevent them. The Role: The purpose of this role is to assist in the development of a clinical research program in inflammatory airways diseases in children. The role will involve direct interaction with children and their families, explaining and recruiting them into clinical studies, collecting biological samples and ensuring timely transport to the laboratory for processing. The Person: Applicants should possess a diploma level qualification with relevant work related experience (HEW Level 4) or a degree in a biological science or health-related discipline and research experience in a clinically-related discipline (HEW Level 5) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Remuneration: This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of reappointment subject to ongoing funding. The remuneration package for Hew Level 4 or 5 (dependent upon qualifications and experience). HEW Level 4: $47,622 to $50,728.48 per annum, plus 9% employer superannuation contributions or HEW Level 5: $51,763 to $57,974 per annum, plus 9% employer superannuation contributions. Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria online . To discuss the role contact Ms Roxanne Jemison on 07 3636 9690 or email r.jemison@uq.edu.au Send applications to Ms Roxanne Jemison, QCMRI, Level 4, Foundation Building, RCH HERSTON 4029, or email r.jemison@uq.edu.au   Applications Close: Tuesday 10th August 2010 Reference Number: 3022445 other Applications are to be sent to the email address specified above or to the name and organisation unit shown at the address: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld 4072. Please quote the Reference Number and include a covering letter that includes the vacancy reference number, your contact address and telephone number; and a curriculum vitae, that includes details of education and qualifications and the names and contact details of three referees; where required by the application process outlined in the position description and selection criteria, a statement addressing how each of the selection criteria has been met must also be included. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy This job has already expired, please DO NOT apply for this job...!