Research Officer (Philosophy)

Work type: Fixed Term

• Full-Time, Fixed Term until 9 March 2029
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a conferred PhD min. step 6 of Level A
• Hybrid work model support

About the position

La Trobe University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Research Officer in Philosophy to work on the ARC Discovery Project “Virtual Reality and Knowing What It Is Like” (DP260102586). The successful applicant will also contribute to the coordination of the project’s research activities including potentially the organisation of seminars, a conference, and outreach activities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A completed PhD in Philosophy, or potentially a PhD in another discipline if the candidate’s PhD research aligns closely with the project’s themes.
• Strong evidence—in the form of e.g., publications, conference presentations, and an excellent PhD thesis—of the candidate’s potential to develop and publish high quality research on the themes of the ARC Discovery Project “Virtual Reality and Knowing What It Is Like” (DP260102586).
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and with senior colleagues to develop and fulfil a research plan that meets the priorities and expectations of the Discovery Project.

Please refer to the Position Description (available at the application website) for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more (see application website for link)

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 5 July 2026

Position Enquiries:    Yuri Cath, Associate Professor, Philosophy

Email:  [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  [email protected]

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents:

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter; and
• Address all the Key Selection Criteria in a separate document under Essential Criteria located in the PD. 

Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.