• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Part-time (0.4TFE) and fixed-term for 12 months
• Research Assistant $73,350 - $80,065 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role?

The Faculty of Arts and Education is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Education 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 Girls As Leaders in STEM (GALS) Project provides a project-based STEM learning program for Year 5-8 girls and their teachers. Girls undertake a project during a school term, focusing on a locally identified authentic problem from STEM Industries and their community. They are mentored by STEM professionals, ambassadors and educators. A research and evaluation project runs alongside program implementation. Funded by The Invergowrie Foundation, Deakin University delivers the program in partnership with schools, Upstart, local STEM industries and professionals, and other delivery partners.

This position will liaise with, seek out, and manage relationships with industry and community partnerships within Deakin and external to Deakin to support the GALS project.

As a Research Assistant, you will (to name a few):

• 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 the GALS in STEM research academic staff in the delivery of the research project, including the implementation of research quality control systems/procedures.
• assist the GALS Project leaders to undertake research on the partnership-related dimensions of GALS.
• in consultation with relevant research staff, provide a range of administrative support activities, including meeting coordination, drafting presentations, papers and reports and maintaining databases and administrative systems including a project website.
• support lead researcher/researchers in the grant lifecycle by assisting in the preparation of applications, creation of budgets, monitoring of budgets, budget reporting, update on project milestones, supporting in the preparation of internal and external reports associated with the project and provision and filing of reports.

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
• demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to maintain a high standard of data record keeping and to meet competing deadlines.
• 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.
• high-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work with both academic and technical staff.

Here's how to apply: 

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

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Research Assistant.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 30 June 2024.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Prof. Linda Hobbs (Associate Head of School, Research) on l.hobbs@deakin.edu.au

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.