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Research Assistant – History of Hourglass

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$124,656 - $148,023 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Working with Children Check
Editing

Full Job Description

Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE) Fixed term for 3 years
Faculty: The Faculty of Arts
Department / School: School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: Level B $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

Join a major international research project on the hourglass in collaboration with digital and museum partners
Be part of an innovative ARC project and help shape new methods for studying time and material culture.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will support a pioneering ARC Discovery Project exploring the global history and impact of hourglasses. You will gain experience in digital humanities, material culture and collaborative international research partnerships. You will develop your research profile within a world-leading School for medieval and early modern studies.

What you will deliver:

Develop a comprehensive literature review and bibliography on premodern histories of time and material culture.
Design, build and maintain the project database with the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform and other experts.
Coordinate liaison with international partner organisations and technical analysis platforms across the University.
Contribute to research workshops, seminars and public outreach, sharing findings with academic and wider communities.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a completed PhD or postgraduate degree in Humanities or Social Sciences.
Specialise in premodern studies, with demonstrated expertise in historical source collection, management and analysis.
Apply advanced skills in editing academic writing and synthesising complex research literature and scholarly databases.
Show strong digital literacy, quickly adopting new research software.
Collaborate effectively within small teams, liaising with academic, professional, corporate and community stakeholders.
Offer competency in European languages, database construction or digital humanities approaches to visual materials.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – The School of Social and Political Sciences, The Faculty of Arts
The School of Social and Political Sciences is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The school’s aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice. We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.

The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our schools house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Associate Professor Matthew Champion at [email protected]
For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Wednesday 22 July 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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