Company Description Monash University is Australia’s largest and most internationally oriented university, offering extensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across 10 faculties. As a research‑intensive institution, Monash is known for impactful discoveries that extend well beyond the academic community.

The university hosts world‑class facilities and advanced technologies, enabling innovative work across diverse fields, sectors, and industries. Monash collaborates closely with industry, government, and community partners to translate research into real‑world outcomes. With multiple campuses in Australia and international locations in Malaysia, China, Italy, and India, Monash provides a truly global and culturally rich environment for staff and students.

Role Description The role associated with [email protected] at Monash University is a hybrid position based in Melbourne, VIC, with the flexibility to work both on campus and from home. Must already live in Melbourne and be able to work here. We cannot apply for visas or pay for travel for the person we hire for this post.

The role is for 5 months full time but could also be available as a casual position.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include supporting research projects with research teams, including conducting coding, literature reviews, recruiting participants, running psychological experiments. The position also includes organising workshops, meetings, and note taking. The work focuses on the human factors in cybersecurity.





The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Monash’s values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence in all aspects of their work.

Qualifications

- Must have a PhD or near completion qualifications in psychology or the social sciences - but must have solid methodological skills and an understanding of psychological theory. Could considered completed Masters in Research (psychology).
- (Note: this job ad is not targeting computer scientists, interested in 'human factors', you must have the skills in psychology or social sciences to be considered).
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to research and project coordination.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, or scholarly outputs and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven organizational and time‑management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid setting.
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary or cross‑cultural teams, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.
- Competence with digital tools and information systems relevant to university work.
- Understanding of or willingness to learn university governance, ethics, and compliance requirements, including research integrity and data protection standards.
- Prior experience in higher education, research organizations, or related sectors in Australia or internationally is an advantage.

📌 Research Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Monash University
📍 Melbourne