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Senior Research Fellow in Road Safety Research The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow to join the ITS research group engaged with road safety. This permanent post could suit someone with either an engineering or psychology background who is keen to work in a strong interdisciplinary environment, but who also has the ability to build up their own research interests across these areas. This will be a position equivalent in standing to an academic post and is available from the beginning of January 2008 or earlier if appropriate. You should have a postgraduate qualification, preferably in Psychology, Human Factors or Engineering and a PhD, or equivalent research experience, in a driving related field would be desirable. Good quantitative data analysis and experimental design skills are required as is an enthusiasm for all aspects of research and scholarship. You should have a proven ability to attract and identify sources of external research income and demonstrate the potential to develop high levels of esteem at international level for your research profile into the future. An ability to develop, sustain and enhance an international reputation for publications in peer reviewed journals is also essential for this post. The Senior Research Fellow will initially contribute to new and existing projects already won by the Safety group, sponsored by both EPSRC and the EU commission. A commitment to working collaboratively within the team is thus expected as is an ability to independently lead and manage research projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential in order to liaise effectively with potential funding bodies and clients, as well as presenting research outputs to the wider academic community. Applicants should also have the potential to develop research leadership skills within ITS and be willing to mentor and develop less experienced research staff. Although there are not specific teaching duties related to the post, we would encourage applicants to become involved with supervision of Masters dissertations and potentially PhD students. Previous experience of student supervision would therefore be desirable. University Grade 8 (£33,779 - £40,335 p.a.) Informal enquires to Dr Samantha Jamson, tel +44 (0)113 343 6606, email [log in to unmask] To apply on line please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’. Alternatively application packs are available from, Lynn Armistead, tel +44 (0)113 343 5329, email [log in to unmask] Job ref 317085 Closing date 24 September 2007 Please note Interviews and presentations are expected to take place Tuesday 16 October 2007. An opportunity will also be available to visit the University of Leeds Driving Simulator.