Research Technician

2 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Job Title: Research Technician (Laboratory and Field)**

**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 purpose of this role is to provide technical support for scientists leading research to measure and mitigate farm and urban greenhouse gas emissions, investigate ways to maintain and increase carbon stocks in trees and soil, and measure nitrogen leaching from farms.

This position is permanent, full time, reports to Capability Leader, Land Use and Ecosystems, and is based at our Lincoln site.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**

You will possess a relevant post-graduate qualification, trade certificate or technical qualifications in soil/plant or agricultural sciences or engineering. You will have some experience in laboratory and field measurements of carbon and nutrients in plants and soils, conducting fieldwork, use of instrumentation for measuring plant, root and soil properties, data analysis and interpretation of results. Understanding of New Zealand's farming systems and methods to measure greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil carbon and nutrient cycling are required. Ideally you will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised, and be able to travel throughout New Zealand. A full driving license is essential and some experience in operating field equipment will be an advantage.

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

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on._

**Applications close on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 5 pm NZT**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
56719- Posted on
10 Oct 2024- Closes on
10 Nov 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Laboratory & Technical Services- Job level(s)
Technician- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Position Description - Research Technician.pdf


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