Research Fellow

Job No.: 679761

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (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

Monash University's Department of Economics is seeking a Research Fellow to join the project titled “Women in STEM: The Longer-Term Effects of Teachers.” This research initiative aims to understand how teacher attitudes, gender biases, and behaviors influence student performance and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers. Additionally, the project will explore how the school environment impacts teacher gender bias.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for data collection & analysis, research design, contribute to the preparation of research papers, work closely with academic staff and provide guidance and support to junior researchers and students involved in the project.

Ideally you will have a PhD in Economics of Education or expect to receive it by the commencement of the appointment. An interest in gender economics, economics education policy, and the promotion of diversity in STEM fields will be well regarded.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research that addresses critical issues in education and gender equality. If you are passionate about advancing knowledge in these areas and making a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s 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.

• Prior experience with administrative data (essential)
• Prior experience with STATA (essential)
• Prior experience with (natural) experiments (preferred)

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.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Rigissa Megalokonomou, Department of Economics Rigissa.Megalokonomou@monash.edu 

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 15 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST