Cohort Data Manager

Job description:

Role Type: 2-year part time contract (15 hours per week)
Salary: $82,013- $ 90,549 p.a plus super (pro rata)

Location: Geelong / Working from home

We're seeking a skilled Database Manager to maintain and enhance the BIS database, driving effective utilisation of vital research data!

The opportunity:

As the Database Manager, your role encompasses two core responsibilities:

1. Maintenance and enhancement of the BIS database.
2. Facilitating the effective utilization of the database for research purposes.

The BIS database contains diverse data types, including questionnaires, clinical exam results, blood test results, and "omic" measures derived from biospecimens. You will play a central role in maintaining the current database and enhancing it as new data is acquired from ongoing fieldwork or related projects.

About the Barwon Infant Study (BIS)

BIS is a groundbreaking birth cohort study conducted in Victoria, Australia, with a focus on investigating the impact of early-life environmental exposures on the development of NCDs. Led by esteemed researchers Professor Peter Vuillermin and Professor Anne-Louise Ponsonby, BIS aims to unravel the complex interplay of environmental factors, gut microbiota, and epigenetic variation in early-life development and subsequent health outcomes.

Location:

This role is based at the Child Health, Education and Research Unit (CHERUB) within Deakin Medical School, Geelong, with occasional travel to the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Parkville, Melbourne. A component of remote working from home can also be negotiated.

What's in it for you?

• Contribute to Health Research: Join us in shaping the future of health research and making a difference in understanding the early-life origins of NCDs.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries and salary packaging benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Community Engagement: Engage with the broader community through outreach activities and initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness and scientific literacy
• Collaborative Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in data management within a cutting-edge research environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and occasional travel requirements.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of the BIS database
• Incorporation of new data and metadata into the BIS database
• Providing data access to external collaborators for approved BIS concepts
• Ensuring that all BIS collaborators complete data release agreement forms
• Ensuring that the BIS data management centre receives back all new analysis files or data files generated in the course of new projects or papers

What we need from you:

• Relevant graduate qualification such as Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline (e.g. Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Skills in the use of the Stata and R statistics/data analysis packages
• Demonstrated evidence of meticulous and careful work
• Familiarity with the REDCap data capture and storage software is advantageous

For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Prof Anne- Louise Ponsonby at ***************@mcri.edu.au.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join us!

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

If you're ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic research environment and play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of early-life origins of NCDs, we invite you to apply.

Please apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please click here to view the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications close: Monday 13 May 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time