Apply now Job no: 572794
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Business, Research
* Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
* Full-time and fixed-term for 18 months
* Level A $83,268 - $111,939, + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
About this role:
The Associate Research Fellow will work closely with Associate Professor Romain Gauriot and co-author papers with him. The work involves analysing large administrative data (e.g., millions of speeding fines and linking it to census data) and performing advanced econometrics.
As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:
* Conduct high-quality research and creative activities that generate impactful outputs
* Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to innovative research
* Communicate research findings effectively, both independently and as part of a team
* Actively develop an early career research plan focused on excellence and innovation
To be successful, you'll have:
* A PhD in economics or a related field
* An emerging research profile
* Skills in applied econometrics and causal inference, with proficiency in Stata or similar tools. Experience with natural experiments is a plus.
* Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective professional relationships
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter, responses to the Key Selection Criteria and job market paper.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Romain Gauriot, Associate Professor, Deakin Business School at
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 29th of July at 11.55pm
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 01 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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