Research Fellow (Road Safety)
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School of Psychological Science
- Grow your academic profile through high-impact publications international collaborations and competitive research funding opportunities.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years.
- Base salary range: Level B $118150 $139812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research was established in 2019 as a joint initiative of UWA and the WA Government Road Safety Commission to innovate and conduct strategic research to advance road safety in WA. Our vision is to see the elimination of the predictable and preventable crash fatalities and serious injuries occurring on our roads. Our research spans all pillars of the safe road system: safe roads and roadsides safe vehicles safe speeds safe road users and post-crash safety.
About the opportunity
- The Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research (WACRSR) conducts strategic research across all pillars of road safety aiming to eliminate preventable road fatalities and injuries.
- The role involves contributing to priority road safety projects producing high-impact research and meeting teaching and service KPIs at UWA.
- Responsibilities include research collaboration publication supervision of students securing funding and active engagement within and beyond the university.
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline.
- A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for all learners.
- Demonstrable experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome government and industry.
- Ability in managing and manipulating complex data sets including data quality validation merging missing variable analysis and imputation.
Position description: PD Research Fellow
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Assoc. Professor Paul Roberts at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 10 November 2025
This position is only open to Current UWA staff
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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