Post-doctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
School of Language, Social & Political Sciences | Te Kura Mātāpuna Tangata
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Fixedterm position (2 years)
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kairangahau Tāura? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As part of the research project "Into the Deep: Analysing the Actors and Controversies Driving the Adoption of the World's First Deep Sea Mining Governance", we have an exciting opportunity for a
Postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team in the Department of Political Science and International Relations (POLS) and the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies - University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

You will work under the direct supervision of the team leader, Associate Professor Pascale Hatcher and you will be an integral part of the research team:

contributing to the collection and the analysis of data, dissemination of the research results and providing technical and administrative support for the project.


Specifically, the project looks at the world's first Deep Sea Mining (DSM) operations and their ramification for the Pacific Island Countries (PICs).

While economically appealing, the prospect of DSM in the region remains divisive.

The future of DSM will play out in the adoption of DSM-specific governance regimes in the PICs which could leave these countries' environments and societies vulnerable to foreign-led exploitive extractivism.

The project involves both digital and fieldwork methods and provides a mapping and analysis of actors and controversies relating to DSM debates and how these influence the development of DSM governance in the PICs and what lessons can be drawn for local communities and international stakeholders.

The position is fully funded and full time. It is a two year fixed contract (mid-2023 to mid-2025).

Mōu | Who You Are

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal, intercultural, research, and organisational skills, as well as experience in doing research in extractive industries in the Global South.

Specific expertise in the Pacific Island Countries and mining is an asset.

In addition, we are interested in someone who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team and is passionate about social justice issues around mining and development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated academic ability in an area relevant to the research project
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
  • Demonstrated ability to complete tasks to ensure project success
  • Proficiency in English (written and oral)
  • Skills related to digital methods (e.g. computerassisted text analysis, network analysis, data wrangling skills, proficiency with relevant software) and/or an interest and aptitude to develop skills in digital research methods.
For more information about our School and team, please visit us here - Political Science and International Relations

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.


  • The salary range for this position is $58k $82K_

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 7 May 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

  • Applications will be reviewed after the close date._

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.


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.


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