Research Assistant at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

89755.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Assistance, Literature Research, GIS Mapping, Digital Illustration, Grant Management, Data Analysis, Administration, Food Security, Climate Change, Agriculture, Botany, Food Sustainability, Scientific Literature Searches, Research Data Management, Higher Education Experience, Project Coordination

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Part time (0.4FTE), fixed term for 3.5 years Opportunity to provide research assistance on a food security project Base Salary $89,755 pro-rata+ 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Discipline of Archaeology are inviting applications for a Research Assistant for Professor Alison Betts ARC funded project: Climate change mitigation strategies for food security in northeast India. The Research Assistant is responsible for coordinating grant related activities, conducting literature research, managing archives and assisting with general administration. Your key responsibilities will be to: assist Lead CI Betts with management and administration engage in literature research on relevant academic material participate where feasible in co-publication of project data analysis have (or willingness to learn) expertise in GIS mapping and digital illustration About you background in agriculture, botany and/or food sustainability and related fields experienced in conducting scientific literature searches and managing grant application processes proven ability to manage people, research data, and research administration effectively strong background working in research-intensive and higher education environments. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 11 January 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will coordinate grant-related activities, conduct literature research, manage archives, and assist with general administration. They will also engage in co-publication of project data analysis and support the Lead CI Betts.