* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University's renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools.

The College's academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

About the School of Property, Construction and PM

In Australia, we are the leading school for Property and Construction, with over 85 industry connections and are proud of our graduate employment outcomes.

The role of technology is now integral to construction management. The school provides leading-edge, innovative and applicable research solutions and consulting services to the Construction, Property and other related industries. What makes our school a standout is our industry-focused approach to education and research.

About You

The Research Assistant will work with a larger research team. The Research Assistant is required to undertake research activities in line with the project scope. The position will carry out independent and/or team research. The Research Assistant's role is primarily to plan and undertake high quality research to address a specific set of research questions and objects as defined by the project scope.

To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:

* Demonstrated knowledge of quality/performance characteristics of new and existing housing in Australia including opportunities for improvement through retrofit of existing housing.

* Demonstrated knowledge of housing quality/performance assessment tools.

* Evidence of being able to undertake quality literature reviews.

* Ability to identify and analyse large data sets relating to housing quality/performance.

* Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.

* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable attributes include

* Experience of conducting semi-structured interviews with industry and/or policy stakeholders.

* Knowledge of housing quality/performance of international housing.

* Ability to undertake cost-benefit analysis.

Essential Qualifications

Qualification in the relevant discipline area and have commenced or enrolled to commence their PhD.

Position Description Research Assistant PD_Level A_2022.pdf

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Dr Trivess Moore via email trivess.moore@rmit.edu.au or telephone 03 9925 9071.

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

Applications close on 3/03/22 at 11.59pm.

Vaccination Requirements
Offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, partially vaccinated with a booking for a further dose by 26 November 2021 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19.