Research Fellow CARE

• Full time, fixed term for 12 months

• Support groundbreaking research activities in the Faculty of Engineering

• Base Salary $109,263 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow CARE, to support the Faculty’s research agenda by advancing evidence‑based scholarly practice in engineering and computing education, contributing high‑quality research, and strengthening collaborative projects across CARE.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with CARE academics, project leads, and research project collaborators

• contribute to the design, coordination, and delivery of engineering and computing education research projects

• collect, manage, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data

• prepare high‑quality research outputs, including reports, conference papers, and journal articles

• support grant applications, ethics submissions, and project documentation

• facilitate engagement with stakeholders through contributing to workshops, meetings, and dissemination activities.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Fellow CARE who has:

• experience conducting and coordinating engineering/computing education research in university settings

• proficiency with mixed‑methods designs, including survey design, interviews/focus groups, and classroom/online learning studies

• technical skills in data analysis (e.g., r or python), statistics, and learning analytics; qualitative analysis using nvivo or equivalent

• demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed publications and research reporting; experience contributing to grants and human research ethics submissions

• experience with curriculum and assessment design, educational technologies, and evaluation of teaching innovations in engineering/computing

• a doctoral qualification in engineering, computer science, education (or closely related field), preferably with a strong research focus in discipline‑based education.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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How to apply

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