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Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Road Lighting role at University of Sydney6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Road Lighting role at University of SydneyGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2026Collaborate in a team on a federally funded project aimed at improving road safety in AustraliaBase Salary $109,301 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Road Lighting to join its dynamic team at the Lighting Research Lab. This appointment is funded by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts through a project in the ''National Road Safety Action Grants Program'' titled "Enhancing Road Safety: Reinvestigating Spatial Reflectance of New Road Pavement for Improved Lighting Uniformity" (CS1331031).Your key responsibilities will be to:work closely with the Lead Chief Investigator (Dr Wenye Hu) and Transport for NSWmanage the project''s day-to-day activities to ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.perform sample measurements and computational simulations under the supervision of Lead CIconduct on-site measurements in tunnels on the scheduled tunnel maintenance closuresconduct research, including literature review, data analysis, and report preparationengage with key stakeholders and external consultants across Australia as requiredAbout youa PhD degree (or near completion, expected within 6 months) in Architectural Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldknowledge of road lighting and photometric measurementsexperience in road lighting measurements, lighting simulations, and quantitative researchproficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or Python, and in computer simulation software such as AGI32, Radiance, or TraceProproven track record of high-quality publicationsexperience in writing reports for policymakers is preferred.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaVisa sponsorship is available for this position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au. 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