Associate Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Burwood, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time $83,268 - $111,000 per year

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, % 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 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.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Anita Harris (Deakin Distinguished Professor, School of Humanities & Social Science) via email at

Applications for this position close on Thursday 4th 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.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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