• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for two years
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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 in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. 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.

The Associate Research Fellow will engage collaboratively to conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship from leaders within the research team. You will work on multi-institutional research projects with international research teams.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship, relating to violent offending.
• Support and may lead applications for funding for research and creative activities.
• Participate in intra- and inter-disciplinary research collaborations.
• Build your awareness of industry partners and participate in seeking opportunities for future research partnerships.
• Develop your early career research plan with guidance from mentors and supervisors.                                                                                                                                   

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting data linkage analysis such as survival analysis and regression analyses.
• Experience in working with computer-based data acquisition and analysis systems.
• Ability to develop collaborative work teams and to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in the publication of research journal articles, conference papers, reports, or professional or technical contributions.

Here's how to apply: 

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Miller (Professor of Psychology) on 03 5227 8138 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Research Fellow, Violent Offending 53787.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm, Wednesday 2 July 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.