Research Assistant

Nathan - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Griffith Universitys School of Applied Psychology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant specialising in Traffic Psychology & Road Safety particularly within the motorcycle safely area to support applied research activities within the MAICGriffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration as part of a successful grant.

Working under the guidance of the Principal Research Fellow you will contribute to field-based and laboratory research focused on traffic psychology and road safety behaviours relating to motorcycles.

This role offers hands-on research experience in a collaborative and applied research environment supporting projects with real-world impact on road safety policy and practice.

As a Research Assistant you will be responsible for;

Assisting with laboratory and field-based research in traffic psychology and road safety.
Supporting data collection storage and preliminary analysis.
Undertaking literature searches interviews and routine testing activities.
Assisting with the preparation of reports and scholarly outputs.
Coordinating meetings with researchers and external participants.
Providing general administrative and research support to the research team.
Supporting compliance with research ethics health and safety and university policies.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will have:

A bachelors degree in psychology or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated interest in applied research or behavioural science.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team.
Well-developed communication skills.
Experience in motorcycle safety or road safety research (highly regarded).

What we can offer

This is a fixed term 12 month full time position primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 1 range $75627 - $79984 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $88483 - $93582 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

Opportunities for internal mobility

Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)

Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Principal Research Fellow Dr Darren Wishart via .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Maria Mahon Talent Acquisition Partner at .

Closing date: Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time