Research Scientist jobs in Australia

Updated November 3, 2026

Find research scientist jobs in Australia from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Researcher, Research Engineer and Research Fellow.

Latest Research Scientist jobs in Australia

Research Scientist jobs in Australia at a glance

Companies hiring
UOM University of Melbourne
Cities
Parkville and Clinical Sites
Levels
Senior
Job types
Full-time and part-time
Skills in demand
Project management, Grant writing, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Written communication, Numerical cosmology, General relativity, Simulations, Numerical data analysis
Posted pay
A$87.3K–A$148K a year
Visa sponsorship
Mentioned on some listings, for example at UOM University of Melbourne

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Research Scientist jobs

Research scientists run experiments and publish new methods, most often in machine learning and AI, but also in other scientific fields. Many postings ask for a PhD or a strong publication record.

Also posted as

  • AI Research Scientist
  • Machine Learning Researcher
  • Research Engineer
  • Research Fellow

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Research Scientist jobs in Australia: questions

Where can I find Research Scientist jobs in Australia?

JobLookout collects Research Scientist openings in Australia from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Where in Australia are Research Scientist jobs?

Recent listings are in Parkville and Clinical Sites.

Are there remote Research Scientist jobs in Australia?

Remote, hybrid, and on-site roles are all collected, and the work-mode filter narrows the list to the one you want.

What skills do Research Scientist jobs in Australia ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: Project management, Grant writing, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Written communication, Numerical cosmology, General relativity, Simulations, Numerical data analysis. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

How much do Research Scientist jobs in Australia pay?

Among recent listings that show pay, the typical posted range is A$87.3K–A$148K a year. Many postings leave pay out, and the range depends on level and location.

Do Research Scientist jobs in Australia offer visa sponsorship?

Some recent listings mention visa sponsorship, including roles at UOM University of Melbourne. Sponsorship depends on the company and the country, so confirm it in the posting before you apply.

What job titles count as Research Scientist?

This list groups related titles, including AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Researcher, Research Engineer and Research Fellow, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Research Scientist jobs in Australia?

Recent listings range from senior. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Research Scientist roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Research Scientist roles in Australia?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in Australia?

Yes. This page is Research Scientist openings located in Australia, including remote roles that still require Australia.

Can I see Research Scientist jobs in other countries?

Yes. Research Scientist jobs are also listed for United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Canada, France and India. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a Research Scientist job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: whether the work is reporting, pipelines, or models; the stack they name, and whether it is the one you use; how much of the job is stakeholder work versus building.

How do I apply to Research Scientist jobs in Australia?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Research Scientist jobs in Australia updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Research Scientist jobs in Australia?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Research Scientist jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Research Scientist?

Similar roles include Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Trainer / Data Annotator, Data Scientist and Data Engineer.