Research Assistant Experimental Psychology

As a Research Assistant Experimental Psychology you will;

• Support laboratory and field based experimental psychology research using physiological equipment
• Assist with data collection management and preliminary analysis to support publications and reports
• Conduct literature searches routine scientific testing and simple participant interviews
• Coordinate meetings and engagement with research participants and collaborators
• Uphold research ethics safety standards and the Universitys Code of Conduct through professional ethical practice

About you
To be successful in the role you will have

• Bachelors degree in Psychology or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience conducting laboratory or field based research and working with participants
• Skills in data collection data entry and basic analysis using research software
• Ability to conduct literature searches interviews and routine scientific testing
• Strong understanding of research ethics safety procedures and professional conduct

What we can offer
We have two positions available.

• A fixed term (12 months) full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus.
• A fixed term (12 months) part time (60%) position primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.

As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites 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 $88484 - $93582 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why join 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

Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

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 qualifications above and the position description)
• Please specify in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for the
  • Full time position based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus.  OR
  • Part time (60%) position based at Gold Coast campus.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

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

For further information specifically about this role please contact Professor Allison Waters Head of School - School of Applied Psychology at .

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

Closing date: Tuesday 28th April 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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time