Social Survey Researcher

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Communication sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 11 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Opportunity for a social survey researcher to contribute to an ARC-funded project focused on mediated trust
Academic Level B Base Salary $127,436 pro-rata + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Art, Communication and English (SACE) explores the full spectrum of human expression and creativity, applying digital technology to humanities and social sciences. SACE is nationally and internally recognised for research strengths in literary studies, visual arts, art history, film studies, communication, media practice and digital cultures.
In this role, the successful candidate will be closely involved in the core activities of the Laureate, including the design of a comprehensive trust survey informed by current academic literature. This role will work with third-party platforms such as Qualtrics to support the distribution of the survey and assist in developing appropriate sample populations. Additionally, this role will be coordinating with a network of researchers across seven countries: the UK, Austria, Canada, Singapore, China, Germany, and Australia to organise and implement the international survey. The candidate will be responsible for collating and analysing the data, preparing it for circulation, and contributing as a co-author to scholarly journal publications alongside leading experts in the field.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
develop and create a trust survey in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team
undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis and employ digital methods in applied research
prepare and submit academic journal articles, and contribute to the editing of research collections
significantly contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact
generate and circulate research findings leading to improved policy, professional practice, and industry and community engagement.
About you
a PhD in a media and digital communications and/or social sciences
evidence of holding an emerging research profile and the ability to conduct independent research and assume responsibility for the development and completion of research papers in a timely manner
experience in applying qualitative and/or digital methods
experience utilising statistical packages and/or data visualisation tools
demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, capacity to succeed in a fast-paced research-intensive environment, and sound written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills suitable to collaborating in an academic context.
Sponsorship / work rights for
Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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