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.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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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.
Provide high-quality editing, proofreading and broader research assistance as directed by the Chief Investigator.
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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
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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.
JR-012125 Research Assistant, History of Hourglass PD.pdf
JR-012125 Research Assistant – History of Hourglass.docx
