Research Assistant

Job no: 576414

Work type: Part-time

Location: Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Research

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time and fixed term for 6 months
• Research Assistant $76,284 - $83,268 + Superannuation

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Engage collaboratively to provide high-level research administration support to the Chief Investigator/Research Team
• Support the completion of funded research projects including collection and analysis of data, interviewing, transcription, literature review and facilitating related activities whilst demonstrating a desire to perform accurate and ethical research for the study.
• Work with research academic staff and research technical staff (laboratory technicians) in the delivery of the research project, including the implementation of research quality control systems/procedures.
• As a member of a project team, assist in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques and protocols.
• Collect project/research data through experimentation utilizing specific and prescribed techniques and equipment; devising surveys; and leading focus groups and enter data into databases and other software

To be successful, you'll have:

• A degree in a relevant area, from a recognised university with experience as a research administrator OR an appropriate combination of experience and training
• Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks - editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports within a university or tertiary environment, including working knowledge of funding schemes such as ARC grants.
• Comfortable performing experiments alone without close guidance or supervision
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of dealing with research related activities.
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear, succinct reports and documents which requires interaction with others.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Olive, Associate Professor School of Psychology on

Applications for this position close at 11:55pm on Thursday 18th September

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: 11 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 18 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time