AutoCRC PhD Scholarship in Human Factors
Scholarship Description
Crashes at level crossings remain an intractable problem. In-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle systems offer great potential to reduce the incidence and severity of these crashes. There is still much research that needs to explore fundamental issues, well researched in domains such as aviation and relating the device functionality and basics of when to present a warning and how to present it. Eligibility: Honours Bachelor degree in relevant field: psychology, mechanical/systems engineering, human factors, or a related field, plus research experience. Projects costs up to $5000 will also be paid.
| Reference Number: | 4674 |
| Study Subject: | Defining the Functionality and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)level crossing crash avoidance |
| Web Address: | http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc |
| Provided By: | AutoCRC-Human Factors Group, MUARC |
| To be undertaken at: | Monash University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from January 6, 2010 until March 19, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Psychology. It is required that your study starts no earlier than May 1, 2010.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. There are no restrictions on citizenship.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Glenda Cairns (Postgraduate Studies Admin Officer) MU Accident Research Centre Phone: 03 9905 4371 Fax: 03 9905 4363 Email: glenda.cairns@general.monash.edu.au Web Site: http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc Address: Monash University Wellington Road (Amy Gillett Foundation) Clayton Vic, Australia 3800 |