Research Officer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
Research Officer - Housing Affordability & Teacher Shortage

About the Role

This is a fixed-term position for 2 years to support research projects in the areas of housing affordability and teacher shortage. The Research Officer will provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff, contributing to data science, housing and transportation analysis, and education labour markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide research support to stakeholders, assisting in the conduct of research on housing affordability and teacher shortage.
  • Support the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of projects with data science and visualisation components.
  • Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication, and tenders or grants for external funding.
  • Manage databases, coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes, and ensuring research integrity.
  • Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.

Requirements:

  • A university degree in data, urban, or education science, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, or experience.
  • Significant experience working with Python, QGIS, and large data sets.
  • Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design, and planning involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

About UNSW

UNSW is a world-leading research university, ranked among the top universities globally. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a workplace that values and uplifts our staff. Our researchers are passionate about making a positive impact, addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to the application portal. For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis at UNSW.



  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Join a pioneering multidisciplinary personalised medicine program for pancreatic cancer research led by Marina Pajic. Her research advances our understanding of the genetics of cancer and its surrounding tumour environment, driving aggressive disease progression, metastasis, and treatment resistance. With this new insight, her team develops novel therapeutic...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Marina Pajic heads an innovative multidisciplinary personalised medicine for pancreatic cancer research program. Her research builds on and goes beyond our knowledge of the genetics of cancer, to better understand how the surrounding tumour environment controls and drives the aggressive nature of this disease, metastasis of the cancer, and resistance to...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands...

  • Research Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    The Genomic Medicine Lab is a dynamic team with expertise in clinical medicine, genomics, and computational biology. Our research foundation is genomics, which we use to better diagnose, predict, and treat disease. We have key expertise in diseases of inflammation and blindness, where we perform high-quality genomic research to enable clinical impact. The...

  • Research Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    The Genomic Medicine Lab (led by A/Prof Owen Siggs) is a dynamic team with expertise in clinical medicine, genomics, and computational biology. The foundation of all of our research is genomics, which we use to better diagnose, predict, and treat disease. We have key expertise in diseases of inflammation and blindness, where we perform high-quality genomic...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health.Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected...

  • Research Analyst

    24 hours ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aurora Energy Research Full time

    Join to apply for the Research Analyst - Pan-Asian Grid Modelling role at Aurora Energy Research1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Research Analyst - Pan-Asian Grid Modelling role at Aurora Energy ResearchGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionBased in Sydney, Australia, you will join a team...

  • Research Analyst

    4 days ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aurora Energy Research Full time

    Join to apply for the Research Analyst - Pan-Asian Grid Modelling role at Aurora Energy Research1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Research Analyst - Pan-Asian Grid Modelling role at Aurora Energy ResearchGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionBased in Sydney, Australia, you will join a team...

  • Research Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    Job Title: Research Officer (Implementation Science)We are seeking a highly skilled Research Officer to support our Implementation to Impact Team in delivering research projects. This is a part-time position based at Kensington, Sydney.About the RoleThis role will provide technical and research support for projects focused on implementation science, with a...

  • Research Officer

    4 days ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    Research Officer (Implementation Science)Apply now Job no: 529562Work type: Part TimeLocation: Sydney, NSWCategories: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical ResearchResearch Officer (Implementation Science)- Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)- Duration: 1-Year Fixed Term- Remuneration: $100,354 base prorated (+17% super and leave...