(Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full-time, fixed-term 18 month position available

This ONI Grant Funded Researcher (B) position is an opportunity to develop new insights into young people’s exposure to, and interpretation of, extreme material online. It will use in-depth qualitative methods to collect novel data and provide an evidence-base for points of intervention. It is part of an ONI Discovery Research Project titled ‘Digital pathways to violent extremism in young Australians: Intelligence imperatives and implications’ in a research group led by Prof. Tim Legrand. The successful applicant will be part of a vibrant research team, including academics from the University of Adelaide and Flinders University, and have regular engagement with stakeholders in government and community sectors.

To be successful you will need: 

• A PhD in sociology/political science or a related discipline (e.g. gender studies, human geography).

• Demonstrated capacity to design, collate, and analyse qualitative research.

• Conceptual knowledge related to youth radicalisation and political extremism.

• Demonstrated capacity to publish, and disseminate research findings through presentations or other formats (e.g. policy briefs)

• Capacity to work independently as well as in teams, and to deliver outcomes on time and budget.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Defence Clearance.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity, applicants must hold existing and unrestricted work rights in Australia.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 3rd April 

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Nathan Manning
Senior Lecturer | School of Social Sciences 
nathan.manning@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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