Postdoctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering | Pūhanga Metarahi me te Rawa Taiao
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Located in Christchurch, New Zealand | Ōtautahi, Aotearoa

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Fixedterm position (15 months)
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kairangahau Tāur? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of environmental engineering.

More specifically, you will be involved in the National Science Challenge project "Clean Water Technology for restoring Te Mana o te Wai".

In this project, you will assist research students and faculty with the development of 3D-printed wastewater treatment filters created from biowastes and help lead research papers resulting from the investigations.


The research team is multi-institutional and you will be working with leaders internationally recognised in their field for making a truly positive impact on reversing water quality pollution.

The position offers many continuous professional development opportunities, including the ability to co-write research grant proposals.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have a PhD in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline with strong laboratory experience in an environmental engineering lab.

Interest in and knowledge of clean water technologies is ideal.

Ideally, you will:

  • Have published as lead author a journal paper(s) in a Tier 1 journal
  • Be seeking a research/academic career
  • Be experienced with environmental/chemistry lab(s) and materials science is ideal.
  • Have a strong understanding of biotechnology
  • Have experience with supporting Masters/PhD students in the lab/coauthorship
  • Be available to start in 2023
Experience in Life Cycle Assessment modelling would be an advantage.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching.


We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly-skilled academic and support staff.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

Ngā Uara | Our Values


We value manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour.

Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support.

Ngā Uara challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.


The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


What we offer

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive working environment
  • Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 28 August 2023 (midnight NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

  • Appointable salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow is $75,000 (pa)_
  • Appointable salary range for a Research Associate is $58, $68, pa)_


For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.


Job Details:

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27 Aug :55- Location(s)

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