Dr. Ritwik Swain

Experience

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  University of Groningen

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Elected Representative in the Faculty Council of Behavioural and Social Sciences

  Staff and student participation at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences (BSS) is arranged via the Faculty Council. It comprises nine elected staff members and nine elected student members. The meetings of the Faculty Council are attended by the Faculty Board. The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences consists of nine students and nine staff members. Students are elected for one year, while staff members are chosen for two years. Each section can be composed of several parties. Since 2010, there are two student parties in the Faculty Council, for example. These are: SVGM (Students for BSS), the successors of theprevious student section, and the PSB (Party for student interests), the new student party. (http://www.rug.nl/gmw/organization/board/faculty-council/werkwijze-faculteitsraad) Show less

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  A Star Future Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  Presenter and Promoter

  Visit schools in England to attend further education fairs and to give presentations about doing a degree in the Netherlands.

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  Studenten Organisatie Groningen (SOG)

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Elected Student Representative of the University Council

  The University of Groningen is governed by the Board of the University, which is responsible for the administration of the entire university. The University Council monitors the Board of the University and provides it with advice, both on request and on its own initiative. Staff members as well as students participate in this official representative body. Interview on University Video Magazine as I am the first and only international student member of the University Council of the University of Groningen.: http://www.unifocus.nl/site/pagina.php?id_item=45&tab=journaalsStudent Organisation of Groningen:www.studentenorganisatie.nl Show less

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  Gemeente Groningen

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Intern at International Affairs
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  AIESEC

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  I taught classes of young adults suffering from learning disabilities. Tasks included leading activities to challenge their cognitive skills and intrigue.The organisation's name is Associação Centro de Atividades Especiais Lourdinha Vieira: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Centro-de-Atividades-Especiais-Lourdinha-Vieira/1448041568770332?fref=nf I was an Exchange Participant through AIESEC and I volunteered at the "Genesis Foundation" in Alajuelita, San José, Costa Rica for 6 weeks. I used my skills as a Psychology Graduate to help various people in various programmes from difficult backgrounds. The challenges that the people face include homelessness, drug addiction, learning disabilities, discrimination, neglect as well as many other issues.

  • Volunteer Teacher

    Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Volunteering in Costa Rica

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
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  Council of the European Union

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  HR Trainee at the Equal Opportunities Office

  1) Media monitoring on news sources, social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc.) on stories and developments relating to Equal Opportunities, in particular field relating to Work-Life Balance, Non-Discrimination, Gender Equality and Disability Rights.2) Assisting and brainstorming in awareness-raising/marketing activities of Equal Opportunities, such as drafting articles for DOMUS, organising events (e.g. European Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec. 2015 and International Women's Day, March 2016).3) Assisting with development and analysis of an internal benchmarking tool (Equality Scoreboard) for the GSC, involving preparation of a survey and analysis of results.4) Preparing scenarios and script for video sketches on gender equality for the International Women's Day 2016. Tasks included, consulting various staff members, developing plot lines, writing scripts, casting of characters, coordination, leading and direction rehearsals, making decisions with production team and film crew, assisting in video editing.5) Statistical analysis of the results of the Traineeship Office Survey to Trainees6) Undertaking research on specific topics (Internet or document-based) and preparing draft policy notes as required.7) Participating in weekly team meetings and other meetings organised by the EO Office.8) Attending meetings of the Equal Opportunities Network and any departmental meetings of DGA1. Show less

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  SWOV Road Safety Research

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Traffic Psychologist Intern

  I was working as a researcher in two projects relating to traffic safety: "Cycling behaviour of long-distance cyclists" and "Safe interaction between cyclists, pedestrians and autonomous vehicles"Cycling behaviour of long-distance cyclists> Recruitment of and contact with experiment participants (in Dutch)> Installing electronic devices on bicycles and applications on smartphones for participants> Preparing and developing experiment surveysSafe interaction between cyclists, pedestrians and autonomous vehicles> Running field experiment involving a Wizard of Oz vehicle at Delft University> Assisting with analysis of results and data> Writing sections of the experiment report> Designing and giving recommendations for follow-up studies Show less

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  Blue Lynx Employment BV

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Recruitment Support & Researcher

  > Register and check incoming CVs in the Blue Lynx CRM> Maintain accurate and up-to-date administration in the CRM throughout the whole recruitment cycle> Maintain email correspondence with candidates, filing CVs and other admission documents> Telephone contact with registered candidates> Liaise with candidates by telephone and email to schedule interviews> Maintain constant communication with recruiters regarding newly registered candidates> Answer general telephone calls and inform callers about our services> Coordinate appointments> Assist recruiters with sourcing and testing language skills> Work in close cooperation with recruitment consultants> Prepare and advertise job vacancies on websites> Communicate with candidates relating to job vacancies> Source, qualify and select suitable candidates for job vacancies from the database and job site CV databases> Welcome visitors and general day to day office duties> Create content and post on social media channels – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram> Working from the Amsterdam office when required Show less

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  CARRS-Q

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2022

  Current self-driving car technologies typically still require the supervision of the human driver. My research explores trajectory path sharing technologies which could potentially make the task of overseeing a semi autonomous vehicle safer and more comfortable. This trajectory information sharing can be done via Augmented Reality as well via other means. Assisting with a project lead by Dr Oscar Oviedo Trespalacios on driver assistance technologies including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assistance, blindspot warning, among others. Duties involved leading phone interviews with participants, transcribing interviews and recruiting participants.

  • Psychology & UX Research PhD Researcher, Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Research Officer

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  Sessional Academic (Marker) for Psychology unit: Perception and Cognition (PYB204)

  Contracted to mark assignments done by undergraduate psychology students enrolled in the unit Perception and Cognition (PYB204) at the school of Psychology and Counselling at Queensland University of Technology, coordinated by Dr. Naohide Yamamoto

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  SMEC

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  Research Interviewer

  Conducted research interviews with members of the public to gather information on the scope of new transport projects in the South East Queensland area.

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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Social & Organisational Psychology (PYB202) Unit Coordinator: Dr Stephanie TobinResearch Methods (PYB110) Unit Coordinator: Rhys LuckeyResearch Design and Data Analysis (PYB210) Unit Coordinator: Rebeccca LangdonCompleted QUT's Foundations of Learning and Teaching qualification

  • University Tutor (FHEA)

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Postgraduate Student Member of University Academic Board (UAB)

    Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
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  QUT Guild

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Postgrad Officer

  I temporarily stood in for the Post Graduate Student Representative on the QUT Student Guild Council for a couple of months. I attended the Student Voice Symposium in Sydney which is a global movement to promote students' roles in the running of universities.

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  Griffith University

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  University Tutor

  Tutor of Personality Assessment and Individual Differences 3006PSY (2021)Course Description: You will be introduced to the theory and practice of psychological testing and assessment of individual differences with particular focus on personality and intelligence assessment. You will learn about the history of psychological testing; definition, advantages, and limitations of psychological tests; ethics in testing; and basic psychometric concepts (test scores and norms, reliability and validity, test construction). You will apply this knowledge to understanding testing and assessment of individual differences in personality and intelligence.Unit Coordinator: Dr Karlien PaasTutor of Interpersonal Skills 1008PSY (2020)Course description: "This course is an applied skills-oriented course. The aim of this course is to provide you with the opportunity to develop your mastery of the generic interpersonal communication skills necessary for building and maintaining effective working and personal relationships, and managing interpersonal interactions and change. In addition, you will be introduced to skills which are the "building blocks" for more advanced skills that you may use in future professional roles such as Consultant, Counsellor, Lawyer, Manager, Psychologist, Public Health practitioner or Social Worker."Unit Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Hannan Show less

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  QUT Centre for the Digital Economy

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Senior Research Assistant

  SPRINT with Queensland State Penalty Enforcement Registry

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  USC Road Safety Research Collaboration

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Research Associate – USC Road Safety Research Collaboration

  Setting up a simulator room for research on drug and alcohol driver impairment. Currently we are focusing on the effects of medical cannabis on driving ability.

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  University of the Sunshine Coast

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Postdoctoral Research Associate
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  Sunshine Coast Council

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Sunshine Coast Council Active Transport Advisory Committee (SCCATAC)

  The Sunshine Coast Council Active Transport Advisory Committee (SCCATAC) is an advisory body, established on 28 September 2021 by council and the Queensland Government to bring together strong active travel advocates with varying experiences in an open and collegiate atmosphere.SCCATAC aims to strengthen the collaborative working relationships between council, the Queensland Government and the community. It aims to provide members with an opportunity to learn from each other and share their ideas to increase the uptake of walking, cycling and other active travel modes across the Sunshine Coast.As an advisory body, SCCATAC has no authority for policy determination or decision making.Meetings are held quarterly on the Sunshine Coast with Committee Members including:Minister for Transport and Main Roads (Chair) (when available)State Member for Caloundra (Joint Chair)Transport Portfolio Councillor (Joint Chair).Representatives come from Queensland Walks, AusCycling Qld, Sunshine Coast Bicycle Touring Club, RACQ, Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network, Sunshine Coast Cycling Alliance, Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, University of the Sunshine Coast, Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia, Heart Foundation, Bicycle Queensland, Cycling Without Age Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Council Youth Council, Caloundra Off Road Cycling Association and one unaffiliated member. Show less

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  StraightONE GmbH

  Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  Behavioural Analyst

  Conducting and coordinating Market Research for a variety of corporate clients

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  Erasmus MC

  Jul 2024 - now

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  Working with Assoc Prof Dr Laura Zwaan on understanding how clinicians use AI to diagnose melanoma/skin cancer