Research Assistant in Social Science (RMIT University)

Overview: Part-time (0.6FTE), Fixed Term position until February 2026 Salary Academic Level A ($76,880 - $104,280) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus. About the Role As the Research Assistant, you will work with research teams in the School of Global Urban and Social Studies and Research Institutes. You will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that you will carry out work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. The research assistant will work in close collaboration with RMIT, CSIRO and the stakeholders involved in the project. Some of your role responsibilities include: Literature review of scholarly literature, grey literature and policy documents, including regulatory system, policies, best practices, available technologies Develop survey and interview questions, for relevant stakeholders and practitioners (builders, architects, fire agencies, insurance providers), conduct interviews and analyse that data to establish their attitudes towards risks, technical factors, procedures, and solutions for bushfire-adaptive homes. Potential follow up interview of the practitioners. Writing for publication, journal papers or conference presentations and reports, as well as undertaking administration related to the position. To be successful in this position, you’ll have: Evidence of being familiar with or worked with social science research methods, socio-ecological-economic-technical-systems understanding, knowledge co-production, DELPHI method optional but would be beneficial. Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field. Ability to work autonomously and project manage, whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment. This includes the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners, as well as demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills. Desirable: Knowledge of housing, disasters, natural hazards, multi-hazards, or bushfire mitigations. Qualifications: Mandatory: Qualification in the relevant discipline area and have commenced or near completion of their PhD in relevant field. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the School Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT’s City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT’s largest schools. The School’s vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus: Criminology, legal and justice studies Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting Social work, youth work and social policy Sustainability and urban planning We provide academic programs in Higher Education in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and the Social and Global Studies Centre. With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School’s academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future. For more information, see http://www.rmit.edu.au/socialhumanities To Apply Please submit your CV and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au. Position Description - Research Assistant, Integrated Solutions for Bushfire-Adaptive Homes Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Applications Close: 15 Sept 2024 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani Arambula (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Overview:

Part-time (0.6FTE), Fixed Term position until February 2026
Salary Academic Level A ($76,880 - $104,280) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus.

About the Role

As the Research Assistant, you will work with research teams in the School of Global Urban and Social Studies and Research Institutes. You will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. It is expected that you will carry out work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

The research assistant will work in close collaboration with RMIT, CSIRO and the stakeholders involved in the project. Some of your role responsibilities include:

Literature review of scholarly literature, grey literature and policy documents, including regulatory system, policies, best practices, available technologies
Develop survey and interview questions, for relevant stakeholders and practitioners (builders, architects, fire agencies, insurance providers), conduct interviews and analyse that data to establish their attitudes towards risks, technical factors, procedures, and solutions for bushfire-adaptive homes. Potential follow up interview of the practitioners.
Writing for publication, journal papers or conference presentations and reports, as well as undertaking administration related to the position.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

Evidence of being familiar with or worked with social science research methods, socio-ecological-economic-technical-systems understanding, knowledge co-production, DELPHI method optional but would be beneficial.
Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.
Ability to work autonomously and project manage, whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment. This includes the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners, as well as demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable: Knowledge of housing, disasters, natural hazards, multi-hazards, or bushfire mitigations.

Qualifications:

Mandatory: Qualification in the relevant discipline area and have commenced or near completion of their PhD in relevant field.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT’s City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT’s largest schools. The School’s vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus:

Criminology, legal and justice studies
Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting
Social work, youth work and social policy
Sustainability and urban planning

We provide academic programs in Higher Education in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and the Social and Global Studies Centre.

With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School’s academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future.

For more information, see http://www.rmit.edu.au/socialhumanities

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description - Research Assistant, Integrated Solutions for Bushfire-Adaptive Homes

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Applications Close:

15 Sept 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani Arambula (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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