Technologist - Scion

**About Scion**

Scion is a Crown Research **Institute that** specialises in scientific research and technology development for the forestry, wood products, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors. We are one of New Zealand's leading research and development organizations where we are home to more than 300 science and support staff on our two main campuses in Rotorua and Christchurch. Scion is at the forefront of new technology development for standing forests, renewables, bioproducts, energy, and the establishment of a broader based bioeconomy. As a company we value a culture of enabling employees to pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery.

**The Role**

An opening is available for an experienced project leader to join the **Fire and Atmospheric Sciences Team** for a **12-month fixed-term** role doing **30 hours per week**. You will have the opportunity to lead an innovative research project whilst you support the delivery of the **Rural Fire Research** and **Aerial Invaders Programme**. The primary responsibility of this role will see you bringing together scientists and end-users to develop innovative decision-support tools and datasets to improve wildfire decision making in New Zealand. Drawing from your exceptional organizational skills, and supported by a dynamic team, you will lead the development of wildfire decision-support tools, whilst contributing to the evaluation of ecological interactions between climate and species.

***Requirements**
- Relevant tertiary qualification (MSc or PhD in biological, environmental or earth sciences)
- Experience with leading and coordinating projects
- Basic coding (Python or R) advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capability to establish rapport and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Knowledge of wildfire and of the Canadian fire danger rating system preferable

***Benefits**
- Base salary $88,000 -$98,000 pro-rated and dependant on experience
- Based in Christchurch + 30 hours per week
- Join a dynamic and multi-disciplined research group working for one of New Zealanders leading research and development organizations
- Work collaboratively with world class Scientists and Technical staff
- Opportunity to contribute to scientific research which provides impactful solutions for fire management

**Closing date: Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 5.00pm.**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Scion- Reference #
56281- Posted on
20 Sep 2024- Closes on
03 Oct 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Atmospheric Science- Job level(s)
Scientist- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
Position Description - Technologist.pdf