Engineering Geologist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand The Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Full time
GNS Science, Te Pῡ Ao occupies a unique place in New Zealand's science landscape. For more than 150 years we've been producing world-leading Western knowledge-based Earth science research. Now, our practice is evolving to explore and include mātauranga Māori in our research.

This - coupled with people who are passionate and committed to science that has real impact - means we are actively working to bringing our vision of a cleaner, safer, more prosperous New Zealand to life.

GNS offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional career development and generous employee benefits.

The Role


We are seeking a mid-career to senior Engineering Geologist or Engineering Geomorphologist, with expertise in numerical modelling techniques, to undertake a range of research and consultancy projects relating to landscape and landslide processes, hazards and their associated risks.

The appointment will be based at Lower Hutt, Wellington region.

You will have:

  • At least 5 years' experience working in engineering geological/geomorphological research and/or consulting roles.
  • Experience using advanced numerical modelling approaches to solve a wide variety of slope stability or landsliderelated problems.
  • Advanced knowledge of slope stability concepts, landslide mechanics, and landslide processes.
  • Advanced knowledge of the geotechnical properties of rocks and soils and methods for their engineering geological or geophysical mapping and investigation.
  • Experience in the organisation and execution of engineering geology/geomorphology fieldwork and proficiency with one or more relevant field skills, for example (but not limited to) geotechnical site investigation and mapping.
  • Previously worked in multidisciplinary teams to deliver research and/or commercial projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong trackrecord of technical report writing and/or publishing in scientific literature.
  • Good analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable team player.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Has led the design, execution, and dissemination of engineering geological/geomorphological research or consultancy projects.
  • Worked with remote sensing data and geospatial datasets to map landslides and related landforms.
  • Applied statistical analytical techniques and/or geospatial modelling to study slope stability and landslide processes for research or consultancy projects.
  • Undertaken laboratory experiments to measure the strength properties of rocks and soils to examine the failure mechanisms of landslides and rock slopes.
  • Have some experience of working with Iwi/Maori groups and organisations to build relationships with the aim of facilitating Maori development.


This position is for permanent, full time (38 hours per week) employment and will be based at our Avalon site in Lower Hutt, Wellington, but may involve New Zealand wide and international travel.


Benefits:

People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science.

We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people, and we provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace, on-site parking and a stable workforce.

Want to know more?

View the full position description for this role here

Applications close: 11.55 pm on Tuesday, 6 February 2024

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