The School of Safety Science is offering an APAI scholarship worth up to $35,000. The industry sponsor of this work is Arup, an international building Architectural, and Engineering Company. The research is to develop a Multi Threat Risk Assessment Model for Critical Infrastructure Using Scripted Agent Computer Technology.

The method to incorporate terrorism risks with other types of risks such as fire uses a novel approach to quantifying risk. The candidate will be responsible for developing and evaluating this model of risk which will be embedded within an agent framework being developed at the University of Wollongong. Evaluation will involve working with Arup using case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model compared with traditional techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong statistical or mathematical background.

This scholarship is only open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents

Enquiries and Applications including a CV should be addressed to :

Dr. A.R. Green
School of Safety Science,
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052

Email : a.green@unsw.edu.au

An APAI is available for a PhD candidate to undertake research as part of an Australian Research Council funded Linkage Project on the performance of pedal and motor cycle helmets. Partners are the NRMA, the NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust, ATSB, TAC and DVE.

The study involves a prospective study of pedal and motor cycle accidents, accident reconstruction, biomechanical analysis of impacts and helmet performance using experimental and numerical methods, and injury analysis. An interest and background in one or more related areas is therefore essential.

Suitable applicants will have at least a 4yr degree with honours 2,1 or equivalent (eg. Masters degree) in engineering or science and be Australian residents. The candidate will be enrolled full time in a PhD in the School of Safety Science at UNSW. The School will offer a top-up scholarship.

The successful applicant will be expected to commence full time study by the end of January 2008

Commencement Date : As soon as possible, but no later than February 1, 2008

Please contact A/Prof Andrew McIntosh for further information
Ph: +612 938 55348
Email : a.mcintosh@unsw.edu.au