**Full**time, fixed term until 31 December 2026**:
- **Collaborate in a team on a federally funded project aimed at improving road safety in Australia**:
- **Base Salary $109,301 + 17% superannuation**
**About the opportunity**
The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Road Lighting to join its energetic team at the Lighting Research Lab. This appointment is funded by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts through a project in the 'National Road Safety Action Grants Program' titled "Enhancing Road Safety: Reinvestigating Spatial Reflectance of New Road Pavement for Improved Lighting Uniformity" (CS1331031).
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- work closely with the Lead Chief Investigator (Dr Wenye Hu) and Transport for NSW
- manage the project's day-to-day activities to ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
- perform sample measurements and computational simulations under the supervision of Lead CI
- conduct on-site measurements in tunnels on the scheduled tunnel maintenance closures
- conduct research, including literature review, data analysis, and report preparation
- engage with key stakeholders and external consultants across Australia as required
**About you**
- a PhD degree (or near completion, expected within 6 months) in Architectural Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- knowledge of road lighting and photometric measurements
- experience in road lighting measurements, lighting simulations, and quantitative research
- proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or Python, and in computer simulation software such as AGI32, Radiance, or TracePro
- proven track record of high-quality publications
- experience in writing reports for policymakers is preferred.
**Sponsorship / work rights for**Australia**
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
**Pre-employment checks**
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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**Applications Close**
Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:59 PM
📌 Postdoctoral Research Associate In Road Lighting
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Western Australia