Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer - Civil Engineering

• School of Civil Engineering

• Academic level A

• 2x Full time, Fixed term positions through to 30 June 2025

• Closing date on 23 November 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-18594)

About This Opportunity

UQ Transport Group seeks to recruit 2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows/Research Officers in Road Network Operations who will lead research activities for the iMOVE CRC project “Framework and conceptual solution for integrating road network operations planning into real-time traffic management”. This project aims to develop a framework for performance-based, multi-modal network management that can translate directions from various strategies, policies, and plans into dynamic, real-time traffic control operations. The two project objectives are:

Develop a framework to translate the high-level directions into network operating plans that describe the multi-modal and time-of-day operational intent of the road network and form local traffic control plans for real-time operations.

Develop a conceptual solution to operationalise the framework, which includes enabling the creation and management of network operating plans and developing proof-of-concept interfaces and visualization that provide network operations practitioners with real-time information on network performance, gaps against key performance indicators, and recommended operational plans to support better alignment between day-to-day operations and higher-level strategies.

The successful applicants will work as a team with researchers from the Transport Engineering Group within UQ School of Civil Engineering and industry partners from Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

• Review the literature and best practice for relevant frameworks (e.g., Movement and Place), network operating principles and strategies, and decision support systems and tools.

• Develop a framework and Concept of Operations to translate the high-level directions into network operating plans and into real-time operations through a network management system.

• Develop a prototype database that digitizes and centralises the network operating plans and strategies from various levels to facilitate information sharing and communication across the planning and operation phases.

• Develop a prototype user interface and visualisation to support the monitoring and assessment of real-time network performance and the recommendation and selection of control strategies and intervention options.

• Prepare project reports and presentation materials for project meetings.

• Liaise with industry partners and stakeholders.

• Prepare and publish peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrate personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

• Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

• As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

• Work to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

• Show leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit.

• Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.

• Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

• Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

• Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

• Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .

About You 

• Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in transport engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related field.

• Demonstrated experience in one or several areas of transport planning and operations, information extraction and retrieval, database management, software development, machine learning, and/or data mining and visualisation.

• Strong programming skills (particularly Python).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Evidence of publications of peer-reviewed papers in high-quality recognised journals.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

What We Can Offer 

There are 2 full-time (100%) fixed-term positions available through to 30 June 2025 at an Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $72,144.35 to $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range of $84,408.89 to $112,940.88 per annum.

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: Some working from home; variable start or finish times; compressed hours; flex time. 

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021 .

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Professor Mark Hickman via [email protected] .

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

About the Selection Process

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.
 

Other Information 

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] . 

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