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Research Associate or Research Fellow (Psychological Science)Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years.Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 $112,371; Level B, $118,150 - $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.About the areaSchool of Psychological Science (SPS) at UWA comprises over 40 staff who deliver a world-class research and education experience to thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. SPS is responsible for the research training of over 120 PhD students. SPS is research intensive with internationally recognized expertise in Human Factors, Mathematical Psychology, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Perception, Cognition, Developmental Psychology, Social and Personality Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology.About the opportunityCollaborate with the national and international academic researchers, research assistant(s) and research students to develop a unified computational model of how humans use automated advice.Undertake independent and collaborative research to generate research outputs of high standardDevelopment, fitting, simulation and parameter recovery of computational modelsCommunicate research findings through scientific publication in peer reviewed journals of high international standing, conference presentations, and presentations to industrySupervise research assistants and research students (PHD, honours, masters)About youA PhD in Psychology/Cognitive ScienceA track record in research excellence evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunityExperience in cognitive psychology, mathematical psychology (computational modelling) and/or human factors methods and related statistical techniques (including Bayesian hierarchical methods)Experience with the development and application of computational models in psychology, preferably in human factors.Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Research Associate or Research Fellow (Psychological Science)] - Level [A] or Level [B].docxTo learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Shayne Loft at shayne.loft@uwa.edu.auHow to applyPlease apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 15 August 2025This position is open to international applicants.Flexible working options.Generous paid leave including parental leave.Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.Salary packaging available.Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.Discounted UWA course fees.Discounted health insurance.Employee Assistance Program.About the UniversityThe University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.Learn more about us.Our commitment to inclusion and diversityUWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. 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