Research Fellow, Education & Student Wellbeing Analytics

EURAXESS Ireland; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a leading researcher to drive a landmark ARC Linkage project on student wellbeing and engagement. You will work with top scholars, policy partners and schools to generate high-impact publications and actionable insights for practice.

You will deliver longitudinal studies, data management and dissemination, applying advanced quantitative methods to large datasets and coordinating a team of research staff and students.

Qualifications

• Holders of a PhD in psychology, education or related field with publication record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver longitudinal research activities, including data management, analysis, stakeholder engagement and outputs.
• Apply advanced quantitative and longitudinal methods to large education datasets on wellbeing and engagement.
• Lead and contribute to high quality publications, conference presentations, reports and funding proposals.
• Coordinate research assistants and graduate students, providing guidance and workflows.
• Represent the program with partners and schools to strengthen networks and impact.

Skills

Advanced quantitative skills

Longitudinal data analysis

Scholarly outputs (peer-reviewed)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in psychology, social psychology, education, or related social science (awarded within five years)

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a leading researcher to drive a landmark ARC Linkage project on student wellbeing and engagement. You will work with top scholars, policy partners and schools to generate high-impact publications and actionable insights for practice.

You will deliver longitudinal studies, data management and dissemination, applying advanced quantitative methods to large datasets and coordinating a team of research staff and students.