Technologist/scientist - Scion

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

About Scion


Scion is a Crown Research Institute that specialises in scientific research and technology development for the forestry, wood products, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors.

We are one of New Zealand's leading research and development organizations where we are home to more than 300 science and support staff on our two main campuses in Rotorua and Christchurch.

Scion is at the forefront of new technology development for standing forests, renewables, bioproducts, energy, and the establishment of a broader based bioeconomy.

As a company we value a culture of enabling employees to pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery.

The Role


An exciting opening is available for an experienced project leader to join the
Fire and Atmospheric Sciences Team for a
12-month fixed-term parental leave role.

You will have the opportunity to lead an innovative research project whilst you support the delivery of the Rural Fire Research Programme.

The primary responsibility of this will see you bringing together scientists and end-users to develop innovative decision-support tools and datasets to improve wildfire decision making in New Zealand.

Drawing from your exceptional organizational skills, and supported by a dynamic team, you will lead the development of wildfire decision-support tools, whilst contributing to the evaluation of ecological interactions between climate and species.


Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (MSc or PhD in biological, environmental or earth sciences)
  • Experience with leading and coordinating projects
  • Basic coding (Python or R) advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Capability to establish rapport and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of wildfire and of the Canadian fire danger rating system preferable

Benefits

  • Possibility of temporary to permanent role
  • Flexible working options + 3 paid company days
  • Potential for contract to extend beyond 12months
  • Join a dynamic and multidisciplined research group working for one of New Zealanders leading research and development organizations
  • Demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/ EEO principles
  • Work collaboratively with world class Scientists and Technical staff
  • Opportunity to contribute to scientific research which provides impactful solutions for fire management
See more benefits of working at Scion.

Closing date: 2nd
April 2023.
***Job Details

  • Crown research institute
Scion- Reference #
Posted on
02 Mar 2023- Closes on

02 Apr :00- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Atmospheric Science- Job level(s)
Technician, Scientist- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
Technologist Scientist -

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