Research Fellow, Human Factors in Cyber Security
Job No.: 678451
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 9-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity (SSC) is a world leader in cybersecurity research. As technology becomes more deeply integrated into our everyday lives, the smarter and more alert we need to become. Through our work we seek to understand and address the challenges created by the constant re-imagining of technology.
The Faculty of Information Technology is hiring a Research Fellow to develop an ethical framework to tackle the issue of fake degrees. The project involves undertaking a systematic literature review, conducting and analysing interviews, developing a survey and conducting a quantitative analysis.
To be successful in this role, you should have a degree and a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field. You should also possess strong training in experimental methods, along with excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills, and a solid understanding of psychological theories.
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. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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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.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Enquiries: Professor Monica Whitty, +61 3 9905 3998, Monica.Whitty@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 27 April 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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