- Drive innovation in traffic video analytics by building and optimising cutting-edge computer vision models that improve road safety and transport planning.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
- Base salary range: Level A, $83,499– $112,371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Join the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) at UWA, where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. RoadSense Analytics (RSA) is a next-generation video analytics platform for traffic analysis, representing seven years of continuous R&D. It transforms pioneering Australian research into a market-ready product for transport planning.
About the opportunity
- Design, test, and refine computer vision models for traffic video analytics, including detection, tracking, segmentation, and post-processing tasks.
- Prepare and manage datasets, benchmark and evaluate emerging frameworks, and contribute to deployment testing and optimisation across varied environments.
- Work within a small, innovative team to document findings, produce technical outputs, and translate research into real-world impact on road safety and transport planning.
About you
- Tertiary degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Robotics, Physics or related discipline, with an excellent academic record.
- Strong foundations in applied mathematics, computer vision and machine learning, particularly object detection and tracking.
- Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and Python ML libraries (e.g., NumPy, OpenCV, scikit-learn).
- Experience with dataset preparation, training pipelines, and evaluation methods.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team.
Position description: 
PD [Research Associate] [521359].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Chao Sun at chao.sun@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
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Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Note: We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we may begin reviewing candidates while the position remains open.
This position is open to international applicants.
About the University
The 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 Australia’s top university.
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