University of New South Wales (UNSW) Invites Applications For 31 Vacant Postdoc, Research, Academic & Staff Positions

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Invites Applications For 31 Postdoc, Research, Academic & Staff Positions, a public research university based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1949.

Vacant Positions

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Teaching & Research Bring your experience and passion as a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer and join Australia’s top research school in Economics. Deadline: 16 Feb 2026

• Head of Development (F&CP) Drive high value philanthropic partnerships and fundraising strategies supporting research, education and societal impact. Deadline: 3 Feb 2026

• Head of Business Architecture Provide strategic leadership by translating organisational strategy into an executable business architecture that enables effective delivery and value realisation through the EPMO. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Research Associate- Translational Research, Youth Mental Health Conduct mixed-methods research at UNSW evaluating youth mental health initiatives, improving outcomes through high-quality, collaborative translational research. Deadline: 4 Feb 2026

• Consumer Advocacy & Engagement Manager- Population Child Health Research Group Lead consumer advocacy and engagement in child health research at UNSW, embedding lived experience to shape impactful, consumer-led research and policy. Deadline: 11 Feb 2026

• Research Assistant - Psychology The role assists with a variety of research activities necessary to support the research project and the PCRC, including data collection, coding, and entry. Deadline: 4 Feb 2026

• Research Assistant - Psychology The role assists with a variety of research activities necessary to support the research project and the PCRC, including data collection, coding, and entry. Deadline: 4 Feb 2026

• Postdoctoral Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Fusion Reactor Engineering Design and Simulations Development and simulations to support the design of a quasi-aneutronic fusion energy reactor chamber. Deadline: 12 Feb 2026

• Solutions Analyst – Research Reporting Systems We’re looking for someone who can constructively challenge our systems and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical solutions that enhance outcomes. Deadline: 3 Feb 2026

• The Judith Neilson Post-Doctoral Fellow in Contemporary Art Support world-leading research, teaching and public engagement in contemporary East Asian art and visual cultures alongside the Judith Neilson Chair. Deadline: 11 Feb 2026

• Project Coordinator – Recycling and Clean Energy Program Work alongside leading researchers and industry innovators to support impactful recycling and clean energy projects, ensure projects meet all contractual, financial, and reporting requirements to deliver a seamless experience for stakeholders. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) in Electrical Engineering Join an organisation that is shaping the future direction of Electrical Engineering in Australia in a role that focuses on excellent teaching and pedagogy development in electrical engineering. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026

• Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering Join an organisation that is shaping the future direction of Electrical Engineering in Australia in a role that conducts research, delivers excellent teaching and pedagogy development. Deadline: 27 Feb 2026

• Apprentice-Fitter/Machinist We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our team and work in our state-of-the-art workshops. You'll be on the path to obtaining a trade certificate in Fitting and Machining while gaining hands-on experience in general, precision, and CNC machining, grinding, sheet metal work, general fabrication, and specialised welding. Deadline: 8 Feb 2026

• Research & Development Portfolio Manager – Recycling and Clean Energy Program (TRaCE) Support the commercialisation of cutting-edge clean energy and circular economy research, delivering real-world industry impact. Apply commercial, strategic and analytical portfolio management to guide investment decisions and manage risk. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Senior Project Officer - STEMM Champions Program The STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) Champions Senior Project Officer supports the planning and delivery of the new STEMM Champions pilot program in 2026. Deadline: 5 Feb 2026

• Associate Professor/ Professor - Clinical Neuropsychology - FEMALE ONLY The Associate Professor (Level D) / Professor (Level E) specialising in clinical neuropsychology is expected to provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, innovative teaching and engagement. Deadline: 2 Feb 2026

• Research Associate - Chemistry The position is part of an ARC Discovery grant on the importance of nanoconfinement in electrochemistry where the Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform fundamental electrochemical research. Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

• Research Associate - Chemistry The Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry will focus on the analytical chemistry characterisation, synthesis, chemical modification and polymer coating of magnetic nanoparticles for diagnostic and theranostic applications. Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

• MDM Data Governance Manager Lead the development, implementation and operationalization of UNSW’s master and reference data governance, ensuring trusted, compliant, and strategically aligned data across the University. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Head of Research Data Lead UNSW’s strategic direction for research data governance and stewardship, driving FAIR-aligned frameworks and cross-institutional initiatives. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Research Assistant The Research Assistant will support the Pancreatic Cancer Translational Research Group by designing and conducting experiments on in vitro, in vivo, and 3D human explant models. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Conductor - Large Ensembles (Wind Symphony) The Music Performance Unit team has an opportunity for a casual Conductor - Large Ensembles (Wind Symphony) role. Deadline: 1 Feb 2026

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Advanced Manufacturing Join an organisation that is shaping the future direction Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Australia in a role that conducts independent research and delivers excellent teaching. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

• Students as Partners Consultative Group Member 2026 The Students as Partners Consultative Group involves undergraduate and postgraduate university students, who represent their communities, and who want to influence university projects and initiatives. Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Energy System Engineering Join an organisation that is shaping the future direction of Energy Engineering in Australia in a role that conducts independent research and delivers excellent teaching in Thermo-mechanical Engineering. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering Join an organisation that is shaping the future direction Robotics Engineering in Australia in a role that conducts independent research and delivers excellent teaching in Robotics Engineering. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

• Casual Talent Pool - Research Assistant – School of Management and Governance (Level 3) The School is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for research assistant opportunities in various research areas including HRM, IB, OB, OT, and SIE. Deadline: 29 Jul 2026

• Casual Talent Pool - Research Assistant – School of Management and Governance (Level 4) The School of Management and Governance at UNSW Business School is inviting expressions of interest for research assistant roles in HRM, IB, OB, OT, and Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Deadline: 24 Jul 2026

• Casual Talent Pool - Research Officer – School of Management and Governance (Level 6) The School of Management and Governance (SoMG) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for research assistant opportunities. Deadline: 20 Jul 2026

• Casual Talent Pool - Research Assistant – School of Management and Governance (Level 5) The School of Management and Governance (SoMG) within UNSW Business School aspires to be an internationally recognized scholarly hub for generating cutting-edge, practice-based, impactful knowledge. Deadline: 20 Jul 2026