Research Fellow - Transport Modeller

• ​​Full-time​, ​Fixed Term position for 2 years​ 

• Salary Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​ 

About The Position 

 
The Research Fellow position within RMIT's Centre for Urban Research offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Working in a collaborative environment, the successful candidate will utilize transport models to investigate the behavioral, health, and environmental impacts of developing cycling infrastructure in urban and regional areas.

The role involves active participation in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaborative relationships, and responsiveness to academic, government, and funding stakeholders. The Research Fellow will play a key role in advancing travel demand and transport simulation models, engaging in high-quality research projects in active and sustainable transport modeling, seeking research funding, and producing impactful outputs.

The position requires a demonstrated track record in research, supervision of higher-degree candidates, effective networking, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in programming and spatial data analysis, preferably with experience in MATSim transport modeling toolkit. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with Java programming skills. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:  

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links. 

• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates. 

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

• Demonstrated experience in using and developing city-scale transport demand models. 

• Demonstrated experience in programming and spatial data analysis in R or Python programming languages and version controlling with Git. 

• Demonstrated experience with MATSim transport modelling toolkit is strongly desired. 

• Ability to program in Java or a willingness to learn this programming language is desired. 

• Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field 

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

About the School 

Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT’s City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT’s largest schools. The School’s vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus: 

• Criminology, legal and justice studies 

• Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting 

• Social work, youth work and social policy 

• Sustainability and urban planning 

We provide academic programs in Higher Education in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and the Social and Global Studies Centre. 

With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School’s academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future. 

For more information, see http://www.rmit.edu.au/socialhumanities  

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​the Key Selection Criteria​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Afshin Jafari via email [email protected]  

Job Description: https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/research-fellow-transport-modeller.pdf  

Applications Close:
15 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

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