Research Assistant (Sessional)

Research Assistant (Sessional)

time type

Part time

Job requisition id

JR47377

Overview:

•    Casual role commencing as soon as possible

•    Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

•    Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, flexible working arrangements

About RMIT

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

About the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation 

The RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) has been established in 2020 within the College of Business and Law. The focus of CCSRI to develop multi-disciplinary research relating to the organisational, human and technology aspects of Cyber Security. The mission of the RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) is to be acknowledged as a world-class research centre in multi-disciplinary Cyber Security research and to be acknowledged by Australian and overseas industry and government as a leading source of knowledge and expertise in multi-disciplinary Cyber Security research.

Position Overview

Activities of this casual role may include contributing to contribute to one or more of the following research streams:

•Cyber Security – Research into threat landscapes, vulnerability assessment, critical infrastructure protection, cyber resilience frameworks, and incident response strategies.

•Technology – Investigation of emerging and disruptive technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and their security implications for organisations and society.

•Misinformation – Analysis of the creation, spread, and impact of false or inaccurate information in digital environments, including platform dynamics and cognitive factors.

• Disinformation – Research into deliberate, state-sponsored, or coordinated campaigns to manipulate public discourse, with focus on detection methodologies and attribution techniques.

• Policy – Examination of domestic and international policy frameworks related to cyber security, digital governance, information integrity, and critical infrastructure regulation.

Our ideal candidate will have:

•    Postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD candidature/completion) in cyber security, information technology, political science, international relations, communications.

•    Demonstrated research experience.

•    Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

•    Demonstrated interest in any of the research focus areas: cyber security, technology, misinformation, disinformation and/or policy.

•    Excellent communication skills.

•    Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

•    Proficiency with data bases and reference management tools.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. Please save as a PDF titled with your full name and JR47377, eg. John Smith CV JR47377.

Applications Close:

20 May 2026 11.59 pm