Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transport - Closing date: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transport
School of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and IT
Reference no. 779/0417B
Join an organisation that encourages progressive thinking
Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in Transport Networks
Full-time fixed-term for 3 years, remuneration package: $106k (which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)
About the opportunity Applications are invited for the appointment of one Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) in the School of Civil Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Sydney. The position will support the research and leadership of School of Civil Engineering in the newly launched Transport Engineering program.
The successful applicant(s) will help build the new research group headed by Professor David Levinson to further the analysis of Transport Networks, understand the relationships between Transport Networks and Land Use, and consider the implications of changing Transport Technologies on optimal Network Structure.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who:
Holds a PhD in civil engineering, or related fields
Has published ground-breaking research in the area of transport networks, geo-spatial analysis, and/or econometrics in high quality international journals
Possesses strong communications skills as the position requires liaising with government and industry stakeholders.
About us We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across 9 campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 47,000 students. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18UVXW-x2_8]
The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role.
For more information about the position, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Emmen Saeed, Recruitment Partner, on emmen.saeed@sydney.edu.au
If you would like to learn more, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for the position description and further details.
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Closing date: 11:30pm 27 March 2018
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.
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