Researcher - Community Ecology - Manaaki Whenua

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Researcher - Community Ecology**

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Company**:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

**K**ō**rero m**ō** te t**ū**ranga - About the role**

The role will provide strategic capability in a key and expanding research area, the ecology of pollination systems, and support a senior scientist to grow this area to its full potential.

This is a full time, permanent position, that is based at our Lincoln site and reports to the Molecular Ecology Capability Leader.

For more information of what the role entails, please see the position description.

**Ō pūmanawa - About you**

You will possess a PhD in Ecology and/or Evolutionary Biology, with at least 3 years post-PhD experience, and will have some refereed publications, inclusive of lead authorship. You will be a well-organized, flexible, pragmatic, and a reliable individual who enjoys working as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate, talented people in a caring, friendly environment. Enjoy staff benefits with opportunities for personal growth and career development.

**Applications close on 4**th** April 2024 at 5pm NZT**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
55503- Posted on
26 Mar 2024- Closes on
04 Apr 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Crop Production- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Position Description - Researcher - Community Ecology.pdf



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