River Geomorphologist

Located in Christchurch, New Zealand:

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Permanent, full time (37.

5 hours per week):
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$100,000 to $110,000, depending on skills and experience
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science.

Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

What we're looking for:

Based within the Sediment Processes Group on the Christchurch campus, you will lead the analysis of geospatial data, field data and development of automated routines for model pre
- and post-processing. You will also be responsible for leading report writing, authoring scientific papers, preparing client proposals, and the management of client projects.

There will be opportunities to work with other national and Christchurch-based science groups across NIWA in areas such as hydrodynamics, hazards, catchment and freshwater remote sensing, and ecological modelling.

The position will also work with other science providers, and will develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, government agencies, stakeholders in water and land management, and indigenous Māori partners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest in applied science.

What you will bring:

• A PhD in river geomorphology, geological sciences or environmental/civil/natural resources engineering.
• A proven track record of securing external funding.
• At least 15 years' experience in the field of river geomorphology or environmental/civil/natural resources engineering.
• Strong analytical skills, with a good foundation across some of the following topics:
• Suspended sediment transport/load analysis
• 1D/2D hydrodynamic modelling
• River geomorphology analysis (e.g., bank erosion, bedload transport, braided river processes)
• Sediment transport/morphodynamic modelling
• High frequency sediment and water quality data analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis/automation preferably in Python, R or MatLab.
• Welldeveloped and proven writing skills for both scientific papers and applied consultancy reports. Highly developed and clear verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to be involved in all aspects of a study or investigation from its initiation, through planning, implementation, reporting and review.

The position involves working a 37.5-hour week. NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

Job Details

• Crown research institute

NIWA- Reference #
Posted on
03 Apr 2023- Closes on

16 Apr :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Earth & Geological Sciences, Geology, Hydrogeology, Soil Science, Energy & Resources, Marine & Freshwater Science- Job level(s)
Scientist- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
River Geomorphologist 2023

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