Research Fellow in Co-Design, Behaviour Change & Qualitative Research

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University invites applications for a part-time Research Fellow position focused on co-design, behaviour change and qualitative research in active travel and urban road safety. The role contributes to multidisciplinary projects across communities, councils, and health services to develop practical safety and mobility solutions.

Responsibilities include co-design workshops, interviews and surveys, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and translating findings into publications and policy

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative research, stakeholder engagement and co-design workshops.
• Ability to conduct interviews and surveys.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder workshops with communities, councils and health services.
• Conduct interviews and surveys to collect data.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Translate findings into publications, evaluation reports and practical resources.

Skills

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

Co-design workshops

Survey methods

Education

Honours degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

Research Fellow in Co-Design, Behaviour Change & Qualitative Research

Research Fellow in Co-Design, Behaviour Change & Qualitative Research

Job No.:698985

Location:St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type:Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration:12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact as a Research Fellow shaping safer, healthier and more sustainable cities
• Join an inclusive, collaborative community turning research into real-world change
• Be inspired by extraordinary ideas transforming active travel and urban road safety

The Opportunity

Join a multidisciplinary research team as a Research Fellow and help shape healthier, safer and more sustainable ways of moving around our cities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to applied research exploring road safety, active travel and behaviour change, working alongside communities, local councils, government and health services to develop practical solutions that improve urban environments.

The position will contribute to the co-design and evaluation of active travel interventions, bringing together community perspectives and research evidence to inform policy and practice. Key activities include facilitating stakeholder workshops, conducting interviews and surveys, analysing qualitative and quantitative data and translating findings into research publications, evaluation reports and practical resources. The role will also build collaborative research partnerships and coordinate project activities across multiple initiatives.

We are seeking someone with an honours degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline and/or be progressing towards a doctorate, or hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant field such as public health, behavioural or social science, urban planning or transport planning. Experience in qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, co-design workshops and survey methods will be highly relevant, alongside strong analytical, organisational and communication skills. An interest in active transport, road safety and healthier urban environments will be valuable.

If you are passionate about research that connects communities, evidence and real-world change, we encourage you to apply.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities,neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Lauren Pearson, Research Fellow & Equity Lead, Healthy Active Cities,**************@monash.edu

Position Description:Research Fellow

Applications Close:Sunday 1 November 2026,11:55pm AEDT

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