Role Title: Research & Data Intern – Childhood Brain Tumour Research
Organisation: The Kids Research Institute Australia
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Nedlands, Perth Children's Hospital.
The Brain Tumour Research team, co-led by Raelene Endersby and Nick Gottardo, is dedicated to improving outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults affected by brain cancer through translational research. Our focus spans tumour biology, translational drug discovery, clinical trials, treatment resistance, and survivorship, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches.
Background and Nature of the Research Project
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to brain tumour research through data analysis, literature synthesis, and administrative support. The intern will assist particularly on the epidemiology and survivorship burden of brain cancer.
This project will support the development of scientific publications, family-facing information sheets, competitive grant applications and philanthropic engagement by strengthening the background and significance sections with robust epidemiological and survivorship data. Brain cancer remains one of the most lethal and underfunded cancers, and this project aims to better articulate its global and local impact. The intern will assist in compiling and analysing data on brain cancer incidence, mortality, and survivorship burden, and synthesising literature to support the case for research investment.
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.