Resarch Associate/post-doctoral Fellow
5 days ago
Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Fixed term for 1.5 years
- Salary range _$61,007.08 p.a. - $91,000 p.a._
**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
- The School of Earth and Environment _has an opportunity for a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in a research project, "_Testing the limits of data fusion algorithms and SAR images for detecting moving objects: Emperor penguins as a case study"._
We seek a highly motivated individual with a research background in Animal Movement, Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Information Systems, Statistical Modeling, RADAR Remote Sensing or similar.
In this role you will undertake research to examine methods of data fusion (from animal tracking data and remote sensing) for identification of animals on images, and for predicting movement patterns given environmental covariates. Specifically, you will work to develop and validate methods for assessing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery to quantify emperor penguins and their habitats.
To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills and written English, strong quantitative and data analysis skills, the ability to work creatively and independently, and a strong research background.
You will be mentored by Associate Professor Michelle LaRue and Professor Wolfgang Rack and located within the School of Earth and Environment at University of Canterbury, Christchurch. The position will also involve extensive collaboration with project partners at the British Antarctic Survey, University of Colorado Boulder, NASA, and University of Waikato.
**Mōu | Who You Are**
To be successful in this position you will ideally have the following:
- A PhD in Ecology, Statistics, Remote Sensing or a related discipline / or Master's degree if nearing completion of a relevant Doctoral qualification
- A strong research background
- Expertise in geospatial modelling, remote sensing interpretation, data fusion techniques
- Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
- A publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
- A proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and non-scientific audiences
- The ability to work creatively and independently.
**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
Associate Professor Michelle LaRue, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury
Professor Wolfgang Rack, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury
Dr. Carolynne Hultquist, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury
For more information about the School of Earth and Environment and team, please visit us here
**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.
**What we offer**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive working environment
- Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more
**The closing date for this position is: 30 November 2024 **(midnight, NZ time)**
- Applications will be reviewed after the close date._
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**
- Appointable salary for a Post Doctoral Fellow will be $61,007.08 p.a. - $91,510.63 p.a. _
- Appointable salary for a Research Associate will be $61,007.08 p.a. - $71,174.93 p.a. _
For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
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