"Research Assistant in Digital Humanities"

Your next career opportunity

As a Research Assistant with the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, you'll contribute to the Community Data Lab Enhanced Analytics project. You will work on interdisciplinary projects, advancing digital humanities by working with a team to develop tools to search historical textual corpora, using computational methods. This role offers you the chance to collaborate with researchers, enhance your skills, and contribute to the understanding of cultural phenomena.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Data Collection and Management: Gather, clean, and organise large datasets from humanities sources, ensuring data integrity.
• Digital Tools and Methods: Assist in applying digital tools for textual corpora analysis and support computational research methods.
• Project Management: Coordinate project timelines, liaise with stakeholders, and maintain project resources and documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work in interdisciplinary teams, develop user guides, and present findings to diverse audiences.

You may be a great fit if:

You will have an Honours or Masters degree in humanities or social sciences, with a keen interest in digital technologies and interdisciplinary research, possessing strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

You may also:

• Be proficient in research data management and analysis tools.
• Have knowledge of programming languages like Python or a willingness to learn coding skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research and learning new methodologies.

Role type: Full Time; Fixed term until February 2027
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department: School of Computing and Information Systems
Salary: Level A - $87,226 - $118,415 p.a. plus 17% super

• Engage in interdisciplinary research / Support digital humanities initiatives / Enhance cultural understanding through computational methods
• Apply now to contribute to innovative projects that merge humanities with digital technologies, enhancing research usability.
• Investing in you—benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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 fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of Computing and Information Systems

The School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) at the University of Melbourne is an international leader in information technology research and teaching.

CIS is one of the highest-profile schools in the country, consistently ranked top in Australia for Computer Science (2021 THE and QS). It is one of only two Australian divisions to be ranked "5 – Well above world standard" in both Information and Computing Sciences (FOR 08) and Information Systems (FOR 0806). CIS is at the forefront of computing research in Australia and overseas, with close links to major initiatives such as Melbourne Bioinformatics, IBM Research and CSIRO/DATA61 (formerly NICTA). The School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest-quality staff available to produce outstanding and impactful research. CIS has successful research teams in the key areas of Computer Science (CS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human- Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Systems (IS).

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Nick Petersen hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Monday 8th December 2025 12.05 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-006076 Research Assistant in Digital Humanities.pdf