Research Fellow

Deakin University

Burwood, Melbourne VIC

Research and Fellowships, Other (Education and Training)

Part time

Publication

Data Analysis

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Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus with long periods spent in Darwin, NT

Part-time (0.8FTE) and fixed-term until 8 December 2028

122,391 + 17% Superannuation

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.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Fellow, you will:

Work collaboratively with a dynamic research team to shape and execute ethnographic fieldwork, working within a project focused on the social dimensions of the energy transition and climate change.





Analyse and translate qualitative data into high-impact publications, as well as potentially creative outputs and actionable policy frameworks that speak directly to industry partners and communities.

Actively build your professional reputation by establishing cooperative, and interdisciplinary partnerships across Deakin and other universities, industry networks, and regional community stakeholders.

Enhance your post-PhD career by gaining experience in a cross-institutional team and contributing to team publications and events.

To be successful, you’ll have:

PhD in Anthropology or Geography and/or other relevant qualifications and experience

Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications

Experience conducting ethnographic or qualitative research, including interviews, participant observation, fieldwork, and qualitative data analysis

Research experience relating to the energy transition, decarbonisation, climate change, environmental management, or related social and environmental issues

Ability to contribute to communities through research

Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration

Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Posted: 01-08-2026

Salary: 122,391

📌 Research Fellow (Melbourne)
🏢 Deakin University
📍 Melbourne