Environmental Scientist

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**The role and opportunity**
- At AgResearch, our purpose is to use science to enhance the value, productivity, and profitability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food, and agri-technology sector value chains to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. We are committed to the knowledge system of mātauranga Māori on equal footing with Western science and existing structures, that have helped support positive change in farming practices and food production in Aotearoa.
- We are seeking a dedicated Scientist to join our Environmental Science North Team, based in Hamilton, on a full-time basis. The main purpose of this role is to prepare research proposals and lead/manage research projects focusing on climate-change mitigation and adaptation within New Zealand’s pastoral industry, with a strong agronomic foundation.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher with soil science, environmental science, and/or agricultural science background, who has a strong interest in pastoral farm systems and improving national environmental outcomes.

**Job Title**: Environmental Scientist

**Location**: Ruakura Campus, Hamilton, New Zealand

**Minimum and maximum base salary: $**95,943 - $112,874

**Hours work per week**: 40

**Days Required**: Monday to Friday

**Number of Positions**: One

**Employment Type**:Permanent fulltime

**What you will be doing**
- Developing new project proposals and identifying new opportunities for delivering Research & Development solutions to the New Zealand pastoral industry.
- Leading and managing research projects focusing on improving the environmental outcomes of New Zealand’s pastoral sector.
- Interpreting and presenting results to a range of audiences including farmers, agricultural industry and policy representatives, and other research colleagues.
- Collaborating with national and international colleagues around environmental issues affecting our pastoral industry.

**You**r
- ** ideal background**
- **PhD degree in soil science, environmental science, or agricultural science.**:

- **Proven science or industry experience in leading research projects focused on environmental management in New Zealand’s pastoral industry.**:

- **Experience in initiating and leading successful funding proposals that attract significant revenue.**:

- **Experience in managing research projects and collaborating and communicating with stakeholders.**:

- **Experience in preparing reports and presentations to deliver to a range of stakeholders and farming groups.**:

- Strong English communication and written capabilities, evidenced by publications in high impact scientific journals.-.

**Our Benefits**-.

**How to apply**Applications close: Tuesday, 16th May 2023.