The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Global Malaria Epidemiology team as part of the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP). This position offers an exciting prospect to contribute to world‑class research focused on combating malaria globally. You will play a critical role in supporting MAP’s core research activities, including preparing model inputs, managing workflows, and disseminating results.
Working closely with MAP researchers and our international collaborators, you’ll also contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and data visualisations, assisting in efforts that shape malaria control strategies worldwide. This is a desk‑based role based in Perth, but with flexible work arrangements, offering a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference.
In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Support literature reviews, data searches and data extraction.
- Obtain, manage, and conduct preliminary processing and analysis on a variety of tabular datasets.
- Utilise software including Excel, ArcGIS, and R to examine, manipulate, and process data and create maps.
- Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues and collaborators in partner institutions.
Located within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this is a full‑time role that will be initially offered until 31st July 2027.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will hold a master’s degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., public health, epidemiology, statistics, biology) and will bring the following:
- Solid computer, organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience in analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data, using a variety of software platforms.
- Excellent levels of numeracy with the ability to use numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations.
- Proven project and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise across multiple stakeholders and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
- Support staff‑led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:
- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit‑to‑stand desks and end‑of‑trip facilities.
- Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
How to apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new chance for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact
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Contact Name: Georgie Lawton
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Closing Date: 17/11/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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