SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS STUDIES (ITLS)
REFERENCE NO. 886/0512
• Utilise your strong analytical and applied statistical skills
• Five years fixed-term
• Full-time fixed-term, remuneration package: $92K-$100K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students
The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) is Australia’s Key Centre of Excellence in Transport and Logistics Research and Education. ITLS undertakes graduate teaching, management development programs, grant and contract research and development in the fields of transport and logistics studies.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Analyst to undertake scholarly research in the field of transportation both independently and in conjunction with academic staff, with particular focus on the links between public transport planning and provision and public transport management. Reporting to the Chair in Public Transport you will
• demonstrate excellent communication and written skills
• perform data collection and manipulation of data for analysis of research questions relating to public transport policy and planning
• provide timely and effective operational research support to a number of projects concurrently
• contribute to the generation of research proposals designed to secure external funding through background research, literature reviews, team discussions and proposal writing
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders to promote project objectives and initiatives
• assist in drafting project reports, journal and conference articles
• work with the Chair in Public Transport to develop a profile in post-experience teaching in the public transport arena
• a passion for public transport
To be successful in this role you will have:
• a research degree (Masters by Research or Phd) in transportation, psychology, geography or applied mathematics/computer science focus
• evidence of a research record appropriate to the level in the field of public transport planning or sustainable transport policy or in a related area with a genuine interest in all modes of public transport
• experience or good working knowledge of or willingness to learn how to use geospatial software for network analysis, spatial analysis, spatial statistics and the production of cartographic outputs.
• strong analytical skills and ability to use statistical software to undertake appropriate analysis.
Remuneration package: $92,486 - $100,758 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $78,152 - $85,142 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 18 July 2012
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
© The University of Sydney
PROFESSOR CORINNE MULLEY PHD FCILT
Chair in Public Transport and Director of Public Transport Programs
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) | University of Sydney Business School
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