Senior Research Associate - Program

Senior Research Associate – The Future You Program

Location:

Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Work type:
Part Time (28 hours per week). Fixed Term – 18 months.

Compensation: $127k – $150k + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading.

• Independent or team research related to equity, diversity and/or inclusion in STEM.
• Conduct systematic reviews, meta‑analysis and/or empirical research evaluating the impact of the Future You program.
• Inform refinement of the Theory of Change underpinning program design and evaluation.
• Lead reporting of findings to funders, stakeholders and scholarly communities.

• Engage in individual or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Create scholarly impact recognised by peers.
• Conduct research under limited supervision, independently or as part of a team.
• Develop an independent research portfolio and proposals.
• Mentor and guide students and colleagues, including supervision of research trainees.
• Design and carry out systematic review/meta‑analysis scoped within the Theory of Change.
• Carry out empirical research evaluating program resources.
• Lead reporting to funders, stakeholders and academic communities.
• Align with Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with health and safety policies.

• PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience.
• Commitment to staying current in equity, diversity and inclusion research.
• Track record of high‑quality, high‑impact research and research leadership.
• Experience with government, industry or philanthropic research funding.
• Ability to report findings via academic outlets and for non‑academic stakeholders.
• High level communication and networking skills.
• Team collaboration and relationship building.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to UNSW aims, objectives and values, and relevant policies.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff.

Applications close: 30 June 2026.

Contact:
Lisa Williams –
lwilliams.au

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