Research Fellow

Job No.: 692487

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2 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

The Department of Economics has an opportunity for a Level B Research Fellow who will conduct independent and collaborative research within their appointed field, contributing to the development of their expertise and producing publications, conference papers, and seminar presentations. The post-doctoral fellow will support academics on the Australian Research Council Discovery Project, “Macroeconomic Analysis of the Australian Higher Education System,” which aims to analyse the Australian tertiary system using linked ABS and Department of Education data to inform policy on graduate earnings, peer effects, and field-of-study allocation.

The role involves supervising research-support staff, guiding junior researchers, contributing to grant proposals, and engaging in professional activities such as conferences and seminars. Occasional teaching, co-supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects, and participation in research or faculty meetings are also required, ensuring the candidate actively contributes to both research output and the broader academic community.

About You 

As the successful candidate, you will hold a doctoral qualification or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline, with strong econometric skills and proficiency in statistical programming using software such as Stata, R, or Python. Experience with administrative data and knowledge of advanced techniques, including structural econometrics and machine learning, is highly desirable.

You are well-organised and capable of managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines, with excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing clear research papers and reports. A collaborative approach, strong computer literacy, and an understanding of confidentiality and data handling principles are essential to thrive in this role.

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 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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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 Michelle Rendall, Professor, Department of Economics, michelle.rendall@monash.edu 

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 3rd of May 2026, 11:55pm AEST