Curtin University Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Curtin University invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow within the Faculty of Business and Law. The selected candidate will join Curtin University’s node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Quality Work in a Digital Age (QWiDA).

Position Details

Organisation: Curtin University
Position: Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law
Location: Perth CBD, Western Australia
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract
Contract Duration: Three years
Reference Number: 1645958
Date Posted: 22 July 2026

About the Role

The successful candidate will design, conduct and support research examining how digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, influence the quality and future of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing research ideas and projects

• Collecting and analysing research evidence

• Preparing academic publications and research outputs

• Translating findings into practical insights

• Collaborating with researchers, industry partners and external stakeholders

• Supporting multidisciplinary research across QWiDA’s university nodes

Research Areas

The role will primarily contribute to:

• Future-Ready Workforce: Reconfiguring the Who of Work

• Augmented Working: Rethinking How Humans and Machines Interact

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration

• 17% employer superannuation contribution

• Salary-packaging options

• Opportunity to collaborate with national and international research partners

Application Deadline

The closing date is not specified in the available announcement.

Interested candidates should visit the official Curtin University careers portal and search using Reference Number 1645958 for complete eligibility criteria and application instructions.

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