Role Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Database Project Intern
Organisation: The Kids Research Institute Australia
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Nedlands
The intern will lead a project to update and standardise the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) publication database at The Kids. The intern will evaluate the current database for inconsistencies in referencing and style, locating and adding missing literature and publications, and updating outdated or irrelevant literature. The intern will plan and carry out a methodical approach to this project. The intern's interests will be taken into account and additional learning opportunities to work in other areas may be arranged. The intern will gain a better understanding of FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure in Australia and the work being done at The Kids in this area.
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.