Contract Researcher jobs in Canberra, ACT

A financial services company in Australia is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional for a contract role focused on finance and research. The successful candidate will contribute hedge fund expertise to a leading AI lab's projects by designing financial questions, reviewing AI outputs, and working independently to deliver on project timelines. Experience in hedge funds and strong analytical...

A leading AI research partner is seeking a Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs) for a remote role. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Material Science, strong expertise in semiconductor materials, and experience in coding with Python or MATLAB. Successful applicants will develop advanced material science solutions, collaborating with AI researchers while ensuring scientific rigor. This...

Remote Editor Join to apply for the Remote Editor role at Hatch. This is an Editor role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Mercor is seeking experienced Editors to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next‑generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in your domain. It’s an opportunity to...

A prominent clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to manage contractual agreements and ensure compliance. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders on contract negotiation, conducting analysis of terms, and maintaining organized contract records. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in contract administration within the...

The opportunity This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position until *********. The successful candidate will conduct molecular biology, cell culture, antibody expression and purification, characterization and binding studies to enable the research and development of therapeutic biologics. The role will also require working closely with cross-functional teams. How you'll spend your day Conduct...

A Canberra-based IT Services Company is looking for a UX Designer to lead the design of user-centred experiences across digital systems. This role involves conducting user research, turning insights into practical design outcomes, and collaborating closely with teams to enhance UX maturity. Ideal candidates will have proven UX design experience, strong research skills, and proficiency with tools...

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Lead User Experience Designer to join their client for a major project starting March 2026. The successful candidate will lead design activities across a complex digital environment, requiring 5-10 years of UX experience, strong user research skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a 12-month contract with...

Organisation/Company AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field Educational sciences Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 15 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the...

A leading Australian university is offering a position for Research Associate/Senior Research Associate focused on developing LLMs for time-series reasoning. Candidates will be involved in writing scientific papers, supervising students, and collaborating with industry partners. This role requires a strong research background, particularly in AI and time-series analysis. The position is full-time...

A digital talent recruitment firm is seeking a Lead UX Designer for a 12-month contract with a high possibility of extension in Canberra, Australia. This role requires a creative professional who excels in user research, usability testing, and developing user-centred solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the design process, deliver actionable improvements, and collaborate with various...

A dynamic talent marketplace seeks AI Experts (STEM PhDs) for an immediate start role evaluating machine learning research. Responsibilities include critically reviewing papers and code, conducting literature reviews, and providing feedback on research quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI or ML, be able to analyze Python code, and demonstrate experience with research...

A leading AI research collaboration firm is looking for a Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs) in a remote role. Responsibilities include developing advanced chemistry problems and collaborating with AI researchers to enhance model reasoning. The candidate should hold a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, possess strong expertise in related areas, and have exceptional communication skills. This position...

A leading financial consulting firm is looking for a Corporate Finance Expert to contribute to a research project with a prominent AI lab. This remote role requires expertise in corporate finance and financial reporting. The successful candidate will design finance-related scenarios for training AI systems, evaluate outputs for accuracy, and collaborate with stakeholders. Ideal for someone...

The Opportunity The School of Computer Science and Engineering is offering an opportunity for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate. In this role, you will be working on developing LLMs for time‑series reasoning. Your research will focus on the project involving LLMs/VLMs for time‑series analysis, classification, and root‑cause analysis. This position offers the opportunity to advance...

Overview The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or Senior Research Associate (Level B) to pursue the design development and simulations of engineering solutions for fusion energy reactor design. The successful candidate will carry out both independent and team research within a collaborative partnership between UNSW and the fusion...

A leading tech firm in Sydney seeks AI Experts with PhDs to critically evaluate machine learning research. Responsibilities include reviewing papers for clarity, inspecting Python code for accuracy, and conducting literature reviews. Ideal candidates possess strong AI or ML backgrounds and familiarity with academic evaluation tools. The position offers flexible contracts with payments issued in...

A leading AI research partner is looking for an Applied Formal Methods Researcher. In this remote role, you will focus on translating informal mathematical arguments into machine-verifiable formalizations. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and hands-on experience with formal proof languages, especially Lean. You'll work on rigorous proof construction and...

A leading AI research company is seeking a Mathematics Expert to develop and solve advanced mathematical problems. Candidates must hold a Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, have strong expertise in related areas, and experience in Python or MATLAB. The role is remote, part-time, and requires exceptional communication skills. Applicants should be fluent in English and based in Australia or similar...

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Film and Video Editor to support advanced AI research. This remote role offers flexibility to work independently with an expected workload of around 30 hours weekly. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in film and video editing and excellent written communication skills. The position is contract-based with hourly compensation and...

A leading AI solutions provider is looking for a Material Specialist to join their remote team. This role involves developing and reviewing advanced material science problems and requires a Master’s or PhD in Material Science. Candidates should have strong coding experience in Python or MATLAB and expertise in semiconductor materials. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from...