Research Associate – Active Transport - City Futures Research Centre

•Job no: 522500
• Employment Type: Full time (35hrs per week)
• Duration: 3 years fixed term
• Remuneration: Level A from $85,305 Level A with PhD from $106,337 full time plus 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus NSW
About us:
Based in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture at UNSW, the City Futures Research Centre has developed into a national leader in scholarly applied public interest research on our cities since 2005. We collaborate with a range of academic researchers, both within UNSW and at universities across Australia and overseas. Our applied focus also involves strong partnerships with local, state and federal government agencies, as well as industry stakeholders and community groups, to develop evidence-based ideas for tackling the complex challenges of urban change and growth, while maintaining a commitment to independent public interest research, a critical component of the Centre’s philosophy.
To read more about our research, what we do and our engagement and impact, please click here to download our brochure.
Why Your Role Matters:
As part of the CFRC’s Sustainable Mobility team, as the Research Associate, you will work on a number of funded research projects including the NHMRC project titled ‘Building CapaCITY/É for Sustainable Transportation’. This post presents a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to build on their existing research skills in a creative and dynamic research environment.
The role of the Research Associate reports to the project Chief Investigator and has no direct reports.
Accountabilities:
Undertake specific research tasks under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
Prepare ethics approval submissions as required.
Actively participate as a member of a team in achieving set research team goals and milestones on time.
Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops as required.
Who You Are:
To be successful in this role you will have:
• A PhD (or near completion) in a related field.
• Strong background and demonstrated knowledge of transport planning, transport modelling, Active Transport, and/or travel behaviour study.
• Experience with machine learning, spatial analysis, and/or software engineering would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision, and commitment to build those skills through work at the Centre.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record of publications relative to opportunity.
Benefits and Culture:
• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online by uploading your CV, and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the skills and experience as outlined in the position description (maximum 4 pages). Please submit your application before the Friday 15th March 2024 at 9:00am (Sydney time).
Please apply directly through our JOBS@UNSW website below:
https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/522500/research-associate-active-transport-city-futures-research-centre
To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job ad on jobs@unsw.
Get in Touch:
Persa Tzakis
Talent Acquisition Consultant
********@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.