Scientist - Plant Microbiology - Plant & Food

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Microbial Ecology**

**Lincoln, New Zealand**

**Permanent, Full-Time position**

**Vacancy number 48742**

**What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua**

Within our Lincoln-based team of plant microbiologists this position will contribute to delivering excellent science to our clients and enhancing the Team's reputation for high quality, timely output.

The key skills for this position are molecular biology and bioinformatics with a general understanding of applied plant microbiology. The scientist will participate in a range of research projects that support the health and/or productivity of natural and managed ecosystems.

As a key member of the Microbial Ecology team your focus will be to:

- Contribute to all stages of research projects aimed at supporting the horticultural and arable industries in New Zealand.
- Develop and maintain relevant science and technology capabilities.
- Contribute to authorship of papers and reports resulting from the projects.
- Support a high-performance collegial science culture with a strong focus on delivering outputs, outcomes and impacts to our internal and external clients and collaborators.

**What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Capability in the collection, analysis and reporting of scientific data appropriate to plant microbiology research.
- An organised and methodical approach to tasks, commitment to effective project management and ability to plan work schedules to meet agreed deadlines.
- Flexibility to work on a range of different pathogen/crop host combinations and the willingness to engage in field experimentation as required.

**What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga**

The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as:

- Additional 6 days leave and other generous leave entitlements
- Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours possibilities
- Ongoing development and excellent career opportunities
- The option of subsidised health insurance and additional employer superannuation contribution

**About us | Ko wai mātou**

At Plant & Food Research, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, preserve and share food. Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
48742- Posted on
01 Mar 2023- Closes on
22 Mar 2023 23:55- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics- Job level(s)
Post doctorate scientist, Scientist- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
48742 - Scientist - Plant Microbiology - PD.docx


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