Road Safety Research Associate — Apply Science to Policy

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 83,148 - 112,588; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted private health

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support road safety research initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate on projects, assist with data collection, analysis, and publication of findings. This role is ideal for someone with a doctoral qualification in Psychology or Criminology, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Join our diverse team and contribute to impactful research aimed at enhancing road safety in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in Psychology or Criminology.
• Demonstrated research experience with knowledge of relevant methods.
• Potential for quality refereed publications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to collaborative road safety research projects.
• Assist with fieldwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Support preparation of publications and presentations.

Skills

Research design

Data collection

Analysis methods

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral qualification in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

A leading Australian university is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support road safety research initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate on projects, assist with data collection, analysis, and publication of findings. This role is ideal for someone with a doctoral qualification in Psychology or Criminology, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Join our diverse team and contribute to impactful research aimed at enhancing road safety in Queensland.