Role Title: STARS Study Project / Research Intern
Organisation: The Kids Research Institute Australia
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Nedlands
Position Title: STARS Study Project / Research Intern
The STARS Study Project Research Team supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of the STARS model, a research-informed program focused on strengthening early child development, parental mental health, and psychosocial wellbeing among families with children aged 6 months to 3 years.
Role Focus and Scope
The Intern will work closely with the STARS for Kids Research Team. As participant recruitment is nearing completion, the role will primarily focus on the 6 month follow-up phase of the study, including monitoring of participant engagement and outcomes.
Key responsibilities during this phase include reviewing, updating, and presenting study resources, particularly the resource booklet provided to participants and service providers, which requires ongoing revision to ensure accuracy and relevance. There will also be opportunities to contribute to data analysis and to present findings to relevant parties
The Kids Research Institute Australia is based within the Perth Children’s Hospital, and is one of the largest, and most successful medical research institutes in Australia, comprising a dedicated and diverse team of around 1,000 staff, students and honoraries. We've created a bold blueprint that brings together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research.