Research Associate in Road Safety
- School of Law and Society| UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level A, $80,531 - $109,044 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until late August 2026
The Opportunity
Join the MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration as a Research Associate and help make a meaningful change through innovative road safety research. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with academic staff on high-impact projects focused on road rule compliance and behaviour change, contributing to the design, delivery, and daily operations of research activities. With a solid understanding of the research process, from scoping and data collection to analysis and publication, you’ll play a key part in advancing evidence-based solutions.
For more information, please visit us online MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration and School of Law and Society
You will:
In this role, you’ll build expertise in your field, contribute to collaborative projects, support data collection and analysis, liaise with external partners, help publish and present findings, assist with grant applications, co-supervise students, and foster a collegial, high-performance research environment.
About you
Your positive and engaging approach drives research excellence and fosters strong, productive relationships with colleagues and project partners. With excellent interpersonal skills and polished written and verbal communication, you confidently convey research insights to a wide range of audiences. Your collaborative mindset and readiness to share knowledge contribute to the continued success of research initiatives—and your experience with road safety projects, particularly within the Queensland context, positions you for success in this role.
You will possess:
- Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or associated post graduate qualification;
- Effectiveness as an early or entering career researcher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver research activities and contribute to relevant areas of research;
- Research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field;
- Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to achievement; and
- The desire to participate in academic and research development activities and continue to learn and improve as an effective academic researcher.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 
493271 - Research Associate in Road Safety.pdf
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 22 July 2025.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Dr Verity Truelove
Senior Research Fellow – MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration - School of Law and Society
Phone: 07 5456 5420
Email: vtruelove@usc.edu.au
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