Research Assistant

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion for understanding human behaviour and improving safety through research? Do you thrive in dynamic research environments where your work directly contributes to real-world impact? The Behavioural Science team at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant (Level A) to join our cutting-edge team.

In this research-only academic role, you'll collaborate on diverse projects focussed on injury prevention and safety science, applying behavioural science methodologies to solve complex problems. From conducting literature reviews and preparing ethics applications, to engaging with stakeholders and collecting data through surveys and naturalistic driving studies, your work will be integral to shaping safer communities.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to high-impact research under expert guidance
• Prepare reports and presentations for government and industry stakeholders
• Design and conduct participant studies, including innovative naturalistic driving studies
• Analyse data with precision and integrity using tools like SPSS
• Support grant and tender submissions for major research initiatives

What we're looking for:

• A background in behavioural science, psychology, or human factors
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and academic writing
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with confidence

Whether you have completed an Honours degree or a doctoral qualification, this is your opportunity to grow your research career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Assoc. Prof. Sjaanie Koppel, Monash University Accident Research Centre, or

Position Description: Research Assistant

Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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