Would you like to be part of a diverse team of researchers and professionals, working together to create positive change?
Representing a range of disciplines, ISF’s researchers work together to deliver applied research solutions that help organisations and communities to shift direction towards a sustainable future. Our professional staff are experienced, skilled and committed to facilitating ISF’s mission of creating change.
Current employment opportunities
Research Assistant
We are looking for early career researchers with qualitative and/or quantitative skills who are capable of contributing to high-impact research in a consultancy-style environment. You will be motivated and fascinated about sustainability, be curious and love learning.
For quantitative researchers, proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience using other quantitative programs is desirable. For qualitative researchers, experience with literature reviews, essay and report writing, and qualitative research skills will be well regarded.
We would like to hear from graduates who have a strong interest in sustainability and have a flexible approach to working on different issues and with a range of team members. You will contribute as a team member to research project tasks, stakeholder engagement and outreach, and assisting with the preparation of proposals for external funding opportunities and written reports and publications. Working with a team of exceptional senior researchers on multiple concurrent projects, you will gain mentorship and support across a range of disciplines and contribute to applied research that makes a real difference.
This early career research role is suitable for recent graduates at an undergraduate or master level.
Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026
Graduate research at ISF
If you are interested in joining ISF as a Masters or PhD student, visit our Graduate Research Program page for more information.