A/Prof Kishore Raj Kumar leads the Translational Neurogenomics Group with the Genomics and Inherited Disease Program. He has a growing team with 2 PhD students, as well as 2 scientists, across Garvan and clinical sites (Concord Repatriation General Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital). The group works on genomics and clinical translational for neurogenetic disorders including inherited forms of dystonia, Parkinson's disease, ataxia (loss of coordination), and hereditary spastic paraplegia (progress stiffness and weakness of the legs). A/Prof Kumar leads large genomic studies including the Ainsworth 4 Dystonia Genetic Research Mission and the MRRF-funded Monogenic Parkinson's Disease Australia (MonoPDAus) Initiative and has many national and international collaborations. Our goal is to improve the care of people with neurological disorders using genomics.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Translational Neurogenomics Group Project Manager will assist with the development and implementation of Garvan's Translational Neurogenomics Group. The successful applicant will provide management and oversight to support the delivery of the program, including working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Salary: $120,000 + 11.5% super + salary packaging (Prorated $60,000)
Employment Type: 4 year term contract. 19 hours per week.
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This will include assisting with the day to day running of the Translational Neurogenomics Group.
The key responsibilities include:
Documenting and facilitating project plans.
Track progress of key milestones.
Ensure appropriate communication with all project stakeholders.
Initiate and facilitate project meetings.
Track the financial status of projects.
Assist with appropriate IRB.
Assist with future financial needs of projects.
ABOUT YOU
Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management and/or a related administrative discipline
Demonstrated experience in program/project management, including the capacity to manage multiple projects on time and on budget, with a high degree of independence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead the generation of reports and funding proposals, and give presentations
A strategic thinker who enjoys grappling with complex scientific and organisational challenges
Highly organised and capable of managing a complex and dynamic workload with strong emotional quotient, and strong relationship management skills
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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