Post Doctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and Natural Resource Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • 12 month fixedterm position
  • Salary of $80,000 p.a.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do


The project delivery includes development of a research methodology, completion of laboratory and field-based analytical water quality assessment (experimental set-up, lab-based water quality analysis, data analysis), model framework development, writing up of research findings into reports and publications, and oral presentation of research findings to stakeholders.


Specific activities include:

  • Planning labbased and fieldbased tasks for water quality runoff sampling
  • Preparation and analysis of samples for a wide variety of water quality parameters, including sediment, heavy metals, emerging contaminants, with specialist technical support and equipment
  • Data analysis of water quality results
  • Development of a modelling tool framework using Python (prior Python skills would be an advantage but ability to learn Python language needed as a minimum).

Mōu | Who You Are
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and demonstrable skills in Environmental Chemistry, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.

Applicants will have excellent technical skills in water quality analysis and water quality modelling, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and effective time management.

The appointee must also have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With


The Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering is a strong and forward-looking department, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.

The Faculty of Engineering has just completed a $163 million investment of its engineering specialist laboratory wings and main teaching spaces.

Staff and students now have access to some of the best modern facilities and technologies for teaching, learning and research in the southern hemisphere.

Every area has been designed with the principles of highly flexible learning spaces, collaborative open areas and engineering on display.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website. Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

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

  • Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga we value people and their differences, manaakitanga we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga we will enhance and nurture our resources._


The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to the 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.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits. For more information

The closing date for this position is: 5 May 2023 (midnight NZ time)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


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