Analyst - Plastics & Human Health at Tattarang Pty Ltd

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Epidemiology, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Literature Review, Scientific Writing, Data Visualization, Health Hazards, Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Outreach Materials, Clinical Research, Measurement Science, Evidence Synthesis, Public Policy, Sustainable Materials, Analytical Rigor

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Company Description About Us Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. Minderoo’s Impact Missions team responds to existential threats and time-sensitive urgent challenges, with a focus on issues that sit outside of the Focus Areas’ remit. Impact Missions operates with agility through a lean Development and Delivery team that will consider, test, and develop new concepts, and plan how Minderoo can make a strong contribution by delivering a partner-first model. The Plastics & Human Health team is working to establish the casual link between plastics and negative human health and a pathway to safe and sustainable alternatives by 2030. By generating irrefutable evidence of the harm caused by plastics, both micro and nanoplastics and hazardous chemicals, the team aims to influence public interest, drive new policies, and change the behaviour of businesses and finance sectors. This Mission is delivering a multi-pronged program with five pillars: evidence synthesis and publication, clinical research and hybrid epidemiology, measurement science, evidence broadcasting, and sustainable materials. The team aims to influence public interest, drive new policies, and change the behaviour of businesses and finance sectors. Job Description About the Opportunity Reporting to the Principal, Research, Plastics, you will actively contribute to, and drive impact in the high-performing PHH team. The successful candidate will support scientific experts within the PHH team, and in undertaking targeted systematic reviews and assessment of the health hazards from exposure to plastic chemicals, especially in vulnerable populations living in developing and heavily polluted countries. Your contribution may include: Literature review Screening and data extraction. Data analysis and visualisation. Preparing outreach materials Scientific writing and manuscript contribution. Qualifications About You To be successful you will have subject matter expertise in plastic associated chemicals, research methods and epidemiology or similar. You will also hold: An Honours degree in Science or Medicine, with postgraduate training at the Masters or PhD level desirable. A strong foundation in epidemiological methodologies, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly within health research contexts. A strategic mindset and analytical rigour essential for advancing program goals in dynamic and high-stakes environments. Candidates must be located in Perth, Western Australia, with appropriate working rights, to be considered. Additional Information Next Steps Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this opportunity, and highlighting your relevant experience Applications close: Friday 31st October. Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. Please refer to our Privacy Policy. Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support scientific experts within the PHH team by undertaking targeted systematic reviews and assessments of health hazards from exposure to plastic chemicals. Contributions may include literature review, data analysis, and preparing outreach materials.