Post-Doctoral Researcher: Education Analytics & Wellbeing

Euraxess; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is inviting applications for a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed-term position in the School of Learning Sciences. You will lead key research activities on a landmark ARC Linkage project, working with top scholars and policy partners to generate high-impact publications and actionable insights for educational practice.

Applicants should hold a PhD in related fields, demonstrate a strong publication record, and bring advanced quantitative skills with experience in large

Qualifications

• Holding a PhD in psychology, social psychology, education, mental health or related social science, awarded within five years.
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly outputs relative to career stage.
• Advanced quantitative skills, including longitudinal analysis and large-scale datasets.
• Ability to manage complex research projects with organisation, planning and deadlines.
• Collaborative experience within interdisciplinary teams and partnerships, including policy agencies, schools and institutes.
• Theoretical knowledge of social determinants of health, social identity processes or youth mental health.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver longitudinal research activities with data management, analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply advanced quantitative methods to education datasets on wellbeing, engagement and learning.
• Lead and contribute to high-quality publications, conferences, reports and funding proposals.
• Coordinate research assistants and graduate students across project tasks.
• Represent the program with partners and schools to strengthen networks and impact.

Skills

Publications track record

Quantitative analytics

Longitudinal analysis

Team coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Policy engagement

Education

PhD in psychology/education or related field

Job description

The University of Melbourne is inviting applications for a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed-term position in the School of Learning Sciences. You will lead key research activities on a landmark ARC Linkage project, working with top scholars and policy partners to generate high-impact publications and actionable insights for educational practice.

Applicants should hold a PhD in related fields, demonstrate a strong publication record, and bring advanced quantitative skills with experience in large