Associate Research Fellow
2 weeks ago
**Job no**: 572010
**Work type**: Full-time, Part-time
**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Arts, Education
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time 0.4FTE and fixed-term 12 months
- Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation
**About the Role**:
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.
The Associate Research Fellow will be responsible for supporting the implementation and analysis of the quantitative (survey) component of the Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project: Youth Futures after Mobility (YFAM). The project is a multi-method longitudinal wave-based study (2020-2030) of transnationally mobile youth and their transitions to adulthood, led by Professor Anita Harris (Deakin University) and Professor Loretta Baldassar (Edith Cowan University). Two waves have been undertaken, and two further waves are planned for 2026 and 2028.
**As an Associate Research Fellow, you will**:
- Support survey instrument design, testing and implementation
- Undertake data collection, cleaning, coding and analysis, including comparative analysis
- Assist with communicating results to a range of audiences (including participants)
- Support the design and maintenance of a data dashboard
- Assist with the production of technical reports, research reports and papers
**To be successful, you’ll have**:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
- Capacity to contribute to research and administration.
- Quantitative and/or mixed methods research skills and a background in Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Cultural Studies, Social Geography or cognate discipline.
- Experience in survey instrument design & testing, data collection, coding, statistical and other relevant analysis, technical documentation of design, analysis and results, data dashboard design.
- Familiarity with relevant software packages, including Qualtrics, R and SPSS.
- Experience with or understanding of longitudinal studies, including participant management, retention and recruitment strategies, the incorporation of new data into existing data sets.
- Experience/interest in youth studies and migration research
**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
**Applications for this position close on Thursday 4**th** September 2025.**
**Are You Ready?**
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
**Advertised**: 21 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 04 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
-
Associate Research Fellow
2 weeks ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 573636 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Engineering, Science - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements - Full-time and fixed term (12 months) - Level A $83,268 - $111,939+ 17% Superannuation **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of...
-
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 572651 **Work type**: Full-time, Level A - Teaching and Research, Level B - Teaching and Research **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Research - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus - Part-time or Full-time and fixed term for 2 years with the potential for extension - Level A $83,268 - $111,939 or Level B $117,684 - $126,281 + 17%...
-
Associate Research Fellow
2 weeks ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 567038 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Research - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements - Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 3 years. - Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) **Who are...
-
Associate Research Fellow
7 days ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 572794 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Business, Research - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements - Full-time and fixed-term for 18 months - Flexible start date - Level A $83,268 - $111,939, + 17% Superannuation **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to...
-
Research Fellow/associate Research Fellow
5 days ago
Burwood, Australia Earn & Learn Full time**ABOUT** Our client is a university with a global impact. They are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. Their reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of their staff. Offering dynamic, diverse and inclusive...
-
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 571425 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Science - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements - Full-time and fixed term for 2.5 years Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a...
-
Research Fellow
1 day ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 564127 **Work type**: Part-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Health - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus - Part time (0.6 FTE) and fixed term until 31/7/26 - Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave...
-
Research Fellow
2 weeks ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 565148 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Research - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements - Full-time and fixed-term until 30 November 2025 - Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to benefits...
-
Associate Lecturer in Psychology
1 day ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 575457 **Work type**: Full-time **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Health - Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements - Full time, Continuing - Level A $ 83,268- $ 111,939 + 17% Superannuation **Why work with us?** At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave...
-
Associate Lecturer in Law
2 weeks ago
Burwood, Australia Deakin University Full time**Job no**: 565316 **Work type**: Level A - Teaching and Research **Location**: Melbourne - Burwood **Categories**: Law - Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus - Full-time and continuing in the School of Law - Level A $76,985 - $103,493 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) - Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and...
