Research Fellow

Job No.: 693938 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time (0.6 fraction) 

Duration: 6 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 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 Research Fellow will contribute to the University’s research output by supporting and developing expertise through engagement in defined research projects within their field. The role sits within the Trauma-Informed Education and Research (TIER) Impact Lab in the Faculty of Education, a world-first initiative focused on strengthening the evidence base and translation of trauma-informed research to improve outcomes for schools, services, and communities affected by trauma.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the Research Fellow will support the Lab’s 2026 priorities by contributing to research and evaluation activities across trauma-informed education and community projects. This includes undertaking literature reviews, supporting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to reports, publications, presentations, and knowledge translation outputs, as well as assisting with grant development and partnership activities across education, health, and community sectors.

As the successful candidate, you will hold an honours degree or higher in a relevant discipline, or be nearing completion of a doctorate, or hold a doctoral qualification in a closely related field. You will demonstrate capability in contributing to advanced research and evaluation methodologies, particularly qualitative data collection and analysis, alongside experience conducting literature or systematic reviews.

You will bring strong analytical and writing skills, evidenced by scholarly outputs such as publications, conference presentations, or thesis work, as well as the ability to prepare clear and succinct reports. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including experience engaging with diverse stakeholders such as educators, researchers, community organisations, government agencies, and people with lived experience of trauma. You will also demonstrate discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information, proficiency with relevant software, and experience contributing to grant or funding applications.

Demonstrated knowledge and/or application of trauma-informed principles in the workplace, including participation in training programs, scholarly work in the field of trauma or trauma-informed practice, or other relevant engagement demonstrating an understanding of trauma-informed care, will be highly regarded. 

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'. 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.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Emily Berger, Research Lead, School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, +61 3 99059017 

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 7th of June 2026, 11:55pm AEST