Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to undertake research in the field of road safety. The successful candidate will join our collaborative research team and contribute to advancing knowledge and theory in road safety domains.
The primary focus of this role is to commence and complete a dissertation contributing to the advancement of knowledge and theory in one of the above-mentioned road safety domains. Success in this role requires collaboration with various industry stakeholders including transport and logistics, government, and private organisations operating vehicle fleets within workplace settings.
The candidate will conduct research in a supportive environment as part of the Road Safety Collaboration Research Team. This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan/Mt Gravatt). As we operate across multiple locations, you may be required to work across other sites. We value diversity, inclusion and flexibility and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct research in road safety primarily within the areas of traffic psychology, road safety related to vehicles as a workplace and motorcycle safety.
* Collaborate with industry stakeholders including transport and logistics, government, and private organisations operating vehicle fleets within workplace settings.
* Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and theory in road safety domains through the completion of a dissertation.
Requirements
* Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to IIA/first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree.
* Ideally you would have a passion for high quality industry collaborative research, with a strong desire to undertake research in traffic psychology and road safety.
Benefits
This scholarship offers an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. You will also have the opportunity to study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At our institution, we've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous.
How to Apply
Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic applicants. To apply, please submit your application containing: a statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship, evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades, a curriculum vitae (CV) using our template, and names of two referees. Please do not select the 'APPLY' button.