• Prime opportunity to join the Swinburne Centre for Mental Health and Brain Services
• Fulltime, 18-month fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• RSCHA/Academic Level A salary (depending on qualifications and skills)

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

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

Qualifications

An Undergraduate/postgraduate/honours qualification 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. 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.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 22nd September 2024, 11pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call 03 9214 5802

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 

Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant 

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