Careers at UniSC

• Human Factors and Socio Systems | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level B, $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months

The Opportunity

Join our team currently working on an exciting Australian Research Council Discovery project involving the development of models and tools to support the design of Human-AI Teams (HATs). As a Research Fellow on the project you’ll play a key role in developing and validating a new model of teamwork for HATs, impacting sectors such as defence, transport, healthcare, sport, and disaster response.

For more information on the Research Centre, please visit us online: Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems.

You will:

• Conduct innovative research: take the lead in designing and conducting innovative research projects aligned with your expertise and UniSC’s research priorities. Employ rigorous methodologies and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field.
• Publish research findings: disseminate research findings through high-impact publications in reputable journals, conferences, and other scholarly outlets. Contribute to UniSC’s reputation as a leader in cutting-edge research.
• Collaborate with research team: engage in collaborative research efforts with other members of the research team, fostering a supportive and productive research environment. Contribute your expertise and knowledge to interdisciplinary projects.
• Secure research funding: actively participate in securing research grants and funding opportunities to support your research projects. Demonstrate the potential impact of your research to attract external funding.
• Contribute to research impact: communicate and present research outcomes to various stakeholders, including academic peers, policymakers, and the public. Demonstrate how your research contributes to addressing real-world challenges and has a broader societal impact.

About you:

You're a collaborative team player with experience working across multidisciplinary environments, and you bring a positive, collegial approach to every interaction. Confident in managing large datasets, you combine technical skill with strong interpersonal qualities, contributing to an inclusive academic culture that fosters engagement, achievement, and success for both staff and students.

You will possess:

• Completion (or in the final stages of submission) of a doctoral qualification in HFE, psychology, safety science, social sciences or a related field relevant to HFE;
• Demonstrated experience in applying Human Factors methods to analyse team and system performance, such as the Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST), Social Network Analysis (SNA), or other teamwork assessment and systems analysis methods;
• Experience in designing, conducting, and writing up research studies;
• Demonstrated experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses using software tools such as SPSS and NVIVO;
• Knowledge and experience of contemporary theories, concepts and research methodologies relevant to understanding teamwork and human interactions with advanced emerging technologies;
• Evidence of a developing publication record; and
• Project management and stakeholder management skills, including a record of success in recruiting participants for research projects.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in the use of computational modelling methods such as System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) to model and simulate system and agent behaviour.  

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:  493425 - Research Fellow - HATs Discovery Project.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the UniSC Careers website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 18 July 2025.

• 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

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:

Professor Paul Salmon
Professor of Human Factors
Telephone: 07 5456 5893
Email: psalmon@usc.edu.au

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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.