• Based at our GIFT City Campus, India
• Part-time and fixed term to December 2026
• Attractive salary package

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 GIFT City

Deakin is the first University in the world to open an international teaching campus in India. The state-of-the-art campus opened in 2024 in the heart of the smart business district, GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City). This campus is giving students access to future-ready Deakin postgraduate courses aligned with local employment needs since July 2024. The programs here will directly support Deakin’s aspiration for innovative international education partnerships that provide lasting value for students, partners, and Deakin. With an ‘In India, with India and for India’ approach, the initiative will also provide opportunities for Deakin and the students to work closely with GIFT City and its industry partners.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Respond quickly to stakeholder needs, manage expectations clearly, and deliver results on time to build trust
• Take initiative to identify better ways of working, propose practical solutions, and lead change that makes processes simpler and more efficient
• Build strong relationships across teams and with diverse colleagues, support others through challenges, and create an inclusive work environment
• Gather information from multiple sources, analyse current practices, and develop accessible solutions
• Stay organised, prioritise your workload, track progress, and plan your time effectively to demonstrate reliability and readiness for growth

To be successful, you’ll have:

• You hold an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with experience in Python, data analysis and modelling (Mandatory)
• Experience developing practical tools and familiarity with generative AI workflows and tools (Desirable)
• You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-environment
• Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks - editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports within a university or tertiary environment, including working knowledge of research funding schemes
• Comfortable performing experiments alone without close guidance or supervision

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 - GIFT City Campus 588031.pdf

We will be actively monitoring CVs so please apply quickly!

Please note: Indian working rights required

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.