Neurogenetics Training Opportunity for a Trainee/Fellow
· Fixed term, part time (0.5 FTE for 2 years)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available to take part in the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance Complex Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disease flagship. The successful applicant will gain clinical and research expertise in the genetics of neurological diseases in adolescence and adult life. The project would also be very suitable for a trainee interested in a PhD in this area
They will be responsible for assisting the flagship leaders to assess the suitability of referred patients, work with genetic counsellors to ensure appropriate consent and samples are obtained and results are returned to managing clinicians. The Complex Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disease flagship is one of 5 disease flagships starting in 2017 and will answer the questions:
· What patients with complex neurological and neurodegenerative disease would benefit most from genomic sequencing?
· How can genomic diagnoses in complex neurological and neurodegenerative disease change the medical management of patients?
· How does a genomic diagnosis impact families and patients with complex neurological and neurodegenerative disease?
The trainee will gain experience in and develop a thorough knowledge of a broad range of neurological diseases including, but not limited to; progressive ataxia, early onset dementia, spastic paraplegia, dystonia, early onset motor neurone disease, early onset Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. They will be supported by national and international leaders in genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, neuropsychiatry and epilepsy.
About you
Qualified candidates must have a recognised medical degree and be registered with the RACP with specialisation in Neurology. An interest or expertise in genetics is an advantage.
About the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance
The Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance is an alliance of 10 leading healthcare and research organisations dedicated to bringing the global knowledge of genomics to benefit the individual care of Victorians.
The work of Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance is:
• Assessing genomics in practice
• Establishing the best systems
• Harnessing the latest research
• Building healthworkers’ skills and knowledge
• Ensuring appropriate access to quality information
The Flagship leaders are Prof Sam Berkovic, Prof Patrick Kwan, Prof Martin Delatycki, Prof Dennis Velakoulis, Prof Melanie Bahlo, A/Prof Michael Fahey and A/Prof Rick Leventer
Applications close 30 April 2017 and the position commences mid 2017 (negotiable)
For more information or to apply, please contact Prof Sam Berkovic (03) 9035 7093,