EYOP Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow

• Embedded Youth Outreach Programme (EYOP)
• Part time (0.6 or 0.8), fixed-term (until 30 June 2027) position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level A / Level B salary

About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Fellow to join the Embedded Youth Outreach Program Evaluation Team at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of an early intervention program for young people who are at risk of offending and to Swinburne’s broader goals around industry engaged applied research.

As a key member of the team, you will be involved in research design, developing, maintaining and monitoring data collection protocols, data collection, planning statistical approaches to analysis, data analysis, managing project logistics, liaison with industry stakeholders, and the development of research reports and publications.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience designing and conducting research and other projects independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. You’ll need to be a strong team player with the ability to work independently and contribute across a range of technical, project management, and communication activities.

This position offers the chance to work at on a real-world problem with an industry partner to help to contribute to a safer society and better outcomes for at risk young people.


About You
You are a motivated and collaborative researcher with experience designing and conducting research projects independently and within multidisciplinary teams. You bring strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive collaborations across academic, government and industry settings.

For appointment at Level A, you will demonstrate relevant experience in applied research and project delivery, while Level B applicants will bring at least three years of relevant post-doctoral experience and a strong track record of collaborative, industry-engaged research.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in the linkage and management of complex datasets
• Strong to advanced data cleaning and analysis skills
• Proficiency in the use of R and R Studio
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality reports, journal articles, book chapters and other scholarly outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to and implement communication strategies
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
• Experience coordinating research activities and engaging with multiple industry and/or government stakeholders (essential for Level B and highly regarded for Level A)
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in dynamic research environments

Experience in data visualisation and infographic design will be highly regarded.

For Level B appointment, applicants will also demonstrate expertise in complex data linkage and highly developed stakeholder engagement and research coordination capabilities.

A current National Police Certificate permitting access to Victoria Police secure locations is essential for this role.


Qualifications
An earned doctoral qualification in Forensic Psychology or a related discipline.


About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.


What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!


Applications Close: Sunday 24 May 2026, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].