Research Fellow

Job No.: 688017

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: 4 years fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: pro rata of $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

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Monash University is seeking a Level B Research Fellow to contribute to the ARC-funded project Relational Return: A New Model for Returning Indigenous Cultural Materials. This research-only role supports high-quality, independent and collaborative scholarship within a culturally engaged research environment, contributing to the creation of new knowledge through partnerships with Indigenous and First Nations creative and research communities.

In this role, you will undertake independent and collaborative research leading to high-quality publications and presentations. You will contribute to research funding applications, support and guide junior research staff, and supervise research-support personnel and higher degree projects. You will also engage in professional activities, attend relevant meetings, manage research-related administration, and make occasional contributions to teaching within your research area.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate strong research capability, including advanced statistical analysis and a solid record of refereed publications and proposal development. You will bring experience in research supervision, mentoring, and postgraduate engagement, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. You will work effectively across interdisciplinary teams, apply advanced analytical and digital tools, and show a clear commitment to ethical, respectful research practice with Indigenous peoples and methodologies.

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'.

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: Professor Brian Martin, Director, Wominjeka Djeembana Indigenous Research Lab, Department of Fine Art, +61 413 247 011

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June at 11:55pm AEDT