2 Researcher jobs in Australia
Student Researcher, 2025
Sydney, New South Wales
Google
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Please complete your application before **Oct. 31, 2025** .
At Google, we have a vision of empowerment and equitable opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building reconciliation through Google's technology, platforms and people and we welcome Indigenous applicants. Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan ( for more information.
**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Currently enrolled in a PhD or Master's program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
+ Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
+ Currently attending a degree program in Australia.
+ Experience as a researcher (e.g., internships, full-time, or at a lab).
+ Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
+ Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).
The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Student Researcher projects are exploratory and hands-on experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.
The program is open to students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program. Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role for the full duration of the engagement. When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across all of Google's research teams including Google DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more. This allows us to find the right project match for your skills and interests.
Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also and If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form:
At Google, we have a vision of empowerment and equitable opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building reconciliation through Google's technology, platforms and people and we welcome Indigenous applicants. Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan ( for more information.
**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Currently enrolled in a PhD or Master's program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
+ Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
+ Currently attending a degree program in Australia.
+ Experience as a researcher (e.g., internships, full-time, or at a lab).
+ Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
+ Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).
The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Student Researcher projects are exploratory and hands-on experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.
The program is open to students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program. Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role for the full duration of the engagement. When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across all of Google's research teams including Google DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more. This allows us to find the right project match for your skills and interests.
Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also and If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form:
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UX Researcher II
Sydney, New South Wales
RELX INC
Posted 23 days ago
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UX Researcher II
Are you passionate about understanding people and helping shape exceptional digital experiences through user insights?
Do you have a curious mind and a collaborative spirit?
About our TeamYou'll be joining a supportive UX team with a strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We work closely with product, design, development, and strategy teams to drive user-centred product innovation. While we operate within a structured corporate setting, we encourage open dialogue, creativity, and diverse thinking.
You'll be mentored by experienced researchers, encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, and supported as you develop your own voice and research style. We foster a culture of psychological safety, where sharing ideas, asking for feedback, and learning from mistakes are celebrated. Our team also prioritises balance-we respect your time, value flexibility, and create space for personal and professional development.
About the Role
As UX Researcher II , you will contribute significantly to the team's understanding of user behaviors, needs, and motivations. You will own and execute part of the UX research strategy for a business or product line. Use observation techniques, interviews, task analysis, and other feedback methodologies and ensure our products are regularly tested with users. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful career in research and UX-especially if you are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow your technical skills in a corporate yet agile product environment.
Reporting into the Lead UX Researcher, this is a permanent full-time role, to be based in Chatswood Sydney head office, along with a hybrid home/office arrangement to support a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Leads small to medium projects
+ Plans and conducts research; analyzes findings and recommendations
+ Collaborates with stakeholders to understand the research questions
+ Makes connections with overall product strategy
+ Synthesizes analytics, customer insight, and help data to focus research
+ Tracks patterns in analytics data to inform trends in usage
+ Analyzes and synthesizes qualitative and quantitative data into findings and insights
+ Asks right questions to explore problems, tuned to commercial viability
+ Ideates solutions with Design and Product and rapidly iterates
+ Attends to ethics and regulations, identifies risks to users
+ Extracts needs from user behaviors and common tasks
+ Learns and applies user frameworks (e.g., Jobs To Be Done, mental models, personas)
+ Independently identifies different research solutions
+ Articulates use cases, informed by user needs; advocates user-driven recommendations to improve overall user experience
+ Identifies competitors' strengths and weaknesses, regulatory environment, and market trends; evaluates gaps
+ Recruits participants independently and conducts work compliantly
+ Seeks feedback on own research
+ Applies research best practices
+ Takes charge of professional development needs for training in technical skills
Requirements
+ A degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Anthropology, Human Geography, or a related field.
+ At least 3-5 years working as UX Researcher or User Researcher
+ Must have demonstratable experience working with UX Designers and Product Managers in a technology / product-oriented product development environment
+ Legal and compliance experience is not needed, but must have an interest in learning about the legal and compliance systems
+ Able to understand and navigate a corporate culture (i.e., we're not a fast-moving start up culture)
+ Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional setting
+ Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
+ Eagerness to learn and develop your research toolkit
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
you are passionate about UX research and want to make a meaningful impact in the legal tech industry, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of legal technology. Applicants are encouraged to include their "Research Portfolio" along with their updated CV and cover letter while submitting applications.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Are you passionate about understanding people and helping shape exceptional digital experiences through user insights?
Do you have a curious mind and a collaborative spirit?
About our TeamYou'll be joining a supportive UX team with a strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We work closely with product, design, development, and strategy teams to drive user-centred product innovation. While we operate within a structured corporate setting, we encourage open dialogue, creativity, and diverse thinking.
You'll be mentored by experienced researchers, encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, and supported as you develop your own voice and research style. We foster a culture of psychological safety, where sharing ideas, asking for feedback, and learning from mistakes are celebrated. Our team also prioritises balance-we respect your time, value flexibility, and create space for personal and professional development.
About the Role
As UX Researcher II , you will contribute significantly to the team's understanding of user behaviors, needs, and motivations. You will own and execute part of the UX research strategy for a business or product line. Use observation techniques, interviews, task analysis, and other feedback methodologies and ensure our products are regularly tested with users. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful career in research and UX-especially if you are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow your technical skills in a corporate yet agile product environment.
Reporting into the Lead UX Researcher, this is a permanent full-time role, to be based in Chatswood Sydney head office, along with a hybrid home/office arrangement to support a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Leads small to medium projects
+ Plans and conducts research; analyzes findings and recommendations
+ Collaborates with stakeholders to understand the research questions
+ Makes connections with overall product strategy
+ Synthesizes analytics, customer insight, and help data to focus research
+ Tracks patterns in analytics data to inform trends in usage
+ Analyzes and synthesizes qualitative and quantitative data into findings and insights
+ Asks right questions to explore problems, tuned to commercial viability
+ Ideates solutions with Design and Product and rapidly iterates
+ Attends to ethics and regulations, identifies risks to users
+ Extracts needs from user behaviors and common tasks
+ Learns and applies user frameworks (e.g., Jobs To Be Done, mental models, personas)
+ Independently identifies different research solutions
+ Articulates use cases, informed by user needs; advocates user-driven recommendations to improve overall user experience
+ Identifies competitors' strengths and weaknesses, regulatory environment, and market trends; evaluates gaps
+ Recruits participants independently and conducts work compliantly
+ Seeks feedback on own research
+ Applies research best practices
+ Takes charge of professional development needs for training in technical skills
Requirements
+ A degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Anthropology, Human Geography, or a related field.
+ At least 3-5 years working as UX Researcher or User Researcher
+ Must have demonstratable experience working with UX Designers and Product Managers in a technology / product-oriented product development environment
+ Legal and compliance experience is not needed, but must have an interest in learning about the legal and compliance systems
+ Able to understand and navigate a corporate culture (i.e., we're not a fast-moving start up culture)
+ Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional setting
+ Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
+ Eagerness to learn and develop your research toolkit
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
you are passionate about UX research and want to make a meaningful impact in the legal tech industry, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of legal technology. Applicants are encouraged to include their "Research Portfolio" along with their updated CV and cover letter while submitting applications.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
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