"Human Factors Research Scientist"

• Research role within Swinburne University Full time
• 18-month position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level A salary + 17% super

About the Role 

The Human Factors Research Scientist position entails participation in a state Government-funded project (CAN-TRACK) within the Department of Transport and Planning. The project focuses on studying the impact of medical cannabis on real-world on-track driving. The individual in this role will oversee the integration of vehicle/occupant monitoring systems in the dedicated research vehicle throughout the project's duration at the specified site. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of data collection, processing, and analysis related to vehicle and occupant monitoring outcomes.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description. 

About You 

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in administering and delivering successful research projects (with internal and external stakeholders)
• High degree of proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages (e.g. Python, Bash, R) and version control (e.g. git) to systematically develop and manage pipelines for collating, cleaning, and maintaining integrity for diverse and large volume of research data. 
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting quantitative research with human participants in the field of experimental psychology, human factors, ergonomics or similar
• Experience in generating insight from a large volume of data through methods of statistical analysis and/or machine learning

Qualifications

• A Masters or PhD (awarded or working towards) in human factors, psychology, ergonomics, User experience (UX) research or a related field

About Swinburne University of Technology 

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•  Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

•  Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

•  Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

•  Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. 

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Sunday 18th August 2024, 11pm