Research Assistant

Job No.: 661287

Location: Melbourne CBD 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,120 - $106,022 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

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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The Opportunity

As a Level A research-only academic, your primary responsibilities include conducting supervised research, contributing to publications and presentations, engaging in professional activities, and performing limited administrative tasks related to your research area. You'll also develop research-related teaching materials, occasionally contribute to teaching, and attend relevant meetings.

As the successful candidate, you will have an honours degree or higher qualification in Economics/Finance/Econometrics with some exposure to Data Science or have equivalent qualifications or research experience; or an honours degree or higher qualifications in Data Science with some exposure to Economics/Finance. 

You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports. You'll showcase well-developed planning and organisational abilities, adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Expertise in analytical software, and willingness to engage in projects related to retirement, sustainable investing, and modern slavery are valued contributions to our team.

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, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

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.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Ummul Ruthbah, Deputy Director in Monash Centre for Financial Studies, +61 3 9903 8320

Position Description

 Research Assistant

Closing Date

Monday 20 May 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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