Research Assistant

• ​​Part-time 0.4 FTE​, ​Fixed Term position for 18 months

• Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​ 

About You 

The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with the University's research strategy.  It is expected that the Research Assistant will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. 

 
The incumbent will be required to commence work in early February 2026 and work at 0.4 FTE (14.4 hours per week). 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

• Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.

• Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required

• Demonstrated high level of communication skills. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the ​College​ 

RMIT's College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society. Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity.   

Our work makes substantive contributions to sustainability and regenerative futures, global and social justice agendas and exploring the nexus of technology and the human experience. We seek to deepen our understanding and offer possible paths forward for society by addressing these issues with imagination, rigour, and practicality. We do this through excellence in education and research that is future-focused, industry-connected and community engaged. 

With over 21,000 students in Australia and Vietnam – from undergraduate students to PhD candidates – learning and researching with a team of over 1000 academics, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that advances knowledge and transforms professional practice. Through our highly respected research centres, groups and international partnerships, the College is having an impact globally with agenda-setting research that informs government policy, supports industry innovation and advances creative practice.  

The College has a significant presence in Asia and Europe through higher education programs and active research projects. This includes programs at RMIT's Vietnam campus and with partner organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong, and research activity at RMIT Europe, the University's innovation hub in Barcelona. 

The College is recognised globally for its standing across numerous fields with Art and Design maintaining its number one spot in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, and 19th globally, in the 2023 QS World Rankings by Subject. Architecture and the Built Environment ranks second in Australia and 25th globally while Communications and Media Studies is ranked fourth in Australia and in the top 50 globally.  

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To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.  
 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Charishma Ratnam via email  
 

Position Description - Research Assistant (Level A) - Part-time

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