- Join the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University
- Part time (0.7FTE), 3-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
- RSCHA Level 3 salary + 17% super and staff perks

About The Role We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Research Assistant to join our Department of Psychological Sciences within the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne to support the successful delivery of the ARC Discovery Project “Understanding the contributions of neural noise to biases in risky choices.” Working with the project lead and the broader project team, you will assist with the day-to-day coordination and implementation of research activities investigating how neural noise contributes to biases in risky decision making. The role will provide essential operational and technical support for data collection at Swinburne, involving participant recruitment and scheduling, ethics and governance support, participant safety screening, behavioural testing, eye-tracking, MEG and MRI/MRS data collection, data management, and preliminary validation analyses.

You will contribute to maintaining high-quality research documentation, data integrity, and compliance with university, ethics, and facility requirements, supporting the project’s aims of linking behavioural choice biases with measures of brain function.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Demonstrated ability to follow approved ethics protocols, safety procedures, and research governance requirements when working with human participants and sensitive research data.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage competing tasks while maintaining accurate documentation and high-quality research records.
- Experience with behavioural testing software, eye-tracking, neuroimaging, MRI/MRS, MEG, EEG, brain stimulation, or similar laboratory-based research methods.
- Experience using programming or data analysis tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent for research data handling, quality checking, or preliminary analysis.
- Knowledge of cognitive neuroscience, decision-making, psychophysics, computational modelling, neuroeconomics, or related areas relevant to the project.

Qualifications





- Completion of a relevant master’s qualification in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, biomedical science, data science, or a related discipline, together with at least three years of relevant work experience.
- Postgraduate research training, or progress toward a higher degree by research, in a relevant discipline is preferred.

About Swinburne University Of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note:



Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550 .

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected] .

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As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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📌 Research Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne