SNAP-PY Aboriginal University Student Scholarship Opportunity 2025

The Opportunity

Are you an Aboriginal person looking for an Honours, Master’s or PhD opportunity from 2025? Our Healthy Skin team is looking for an Aboriginal student to join an exciting project in the Boorloo (Perth) area!

Telethon Kids Institute is excited to partner with medical research institutes, universities and many hospitals across Australia and the world to embark on the biggest research project attempted in the Staphylococcus aureus domain, fighting this bacteria by discovering the best ways to treat infections.

The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) is the most ambitious clinical trial for bloodstream infection globally to date, involving 11 countries, >100 sites and a projected 7000 patients. Research is underway in Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa, Netherlands, Canada, Singapore, USA and the United Kingdom.

SNAP aims to identify which antibiotic treatment options result in the least patients dying and improved outcomes. In contrast to a traditional clinical trial, the SNAP trial will examine multiple different antibiotic treatment options at the same time.

In Australia, Aboriginal children have double the rate of Staphylococcus aureus compared to non-Aboriginal children due to high rates of skin infections and social determinants of health. The results from the trial are expected to see Aboriginal children from regional WA be able to spend less time away from Country and have better long-term outcomes.

The SNAP trial in Australia has an Aboriginal Advisory Committee and Aboriginal Community Project Coordinator to advise and enhance cultural safety for Aboriginal people participating in the trial. More research is needed on this, which a student would have the opportunity to lead.

Under the guidance of Professor Asha Bowen OAM, you will be well supported and at the heart of the paediatric aspects of the trial. SNAP-PY has a range of projects for an Aboriginal student to undertake within the team.

Scholarships to support an Aboriginal student are available as well as there being an opportunity for employment one day a week with Telethon Kids Institute if this is of interest.

Want to meet the team in person? We’ll be at the Telethon Kids Institute’s Prospective Students Night on 2^nd September 2024 at the Perth Children’s Hospital.

About You

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your research skills in a supportive environment, and have the following skills and experiences:

• University student studying health or a related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Proven time management abilities.
• Strong interest in Aboriginal Health and Child Health Research.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation where required.

In recognition of the vital role that students play, we provide an environment where students thrive and are comprehensively supported to succeed in their studies and beyond. Some of the support available to students includes:

• Student events – student development program, social events & sundowners, networking opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities – PhD planning, scientific writing, public speaking.
• Scholarships & awards – financial support & top-up scholarships available.

How to Apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply’ to navigate to our Career Site to submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.

For more information or a yarn about this opportunity, please contact Gillian Woods, Aboriginal Community Project Coordinator, at gillian.woods@telethonkids.org.au, or Professor Asha Bowen, Team Lead, on asha.bowen@telethonkids.org.au.

 Closing Date: 10th September 2024 – Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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