Isotope Hydrogeologist

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand The Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Full time

GNS Science, Te Pῡ Ao occupies a unique place in New Zealand’s science landscape. For more than 150 years we’ve been producing world-leading Western knowledge-based Earth science research. Now, our practice is evolving to explore and include mātauranga Māori in our research. This - coupled with people who are passionate and committed to science that has real impact - means we are actively working to bringing our vision of a cleaner, safer, more prosperous New Zealand to life. GNS offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional career development and generous employee benefits.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated isotope hydrogeologist at the mid-career level for a permanent position at the GNS Science Avalon office, Lower Hutt, Wellington.

The role

About You
- Essential_
- Ph.D. in isotope hydrogeology, water chemistry, isotope geochemistry, noble gas mass spectrometry or a related discipline in the groundwater sector
- Experience working with hydrological and/or noble gas measurements including operation, maintenance and data quality analysis
- Familiarity working a laboratory with analytical equipment; in particular high-vacuum systems, gas-source mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography
- A valid full driver’s licence
- Desirable_
- Advanced IT skills in Windows, geo-spatial (ArcGIS) and coding packages (experience using LabVIEW to control scientific equipment is desirable)
- Experience writing research proposals
- Experience working in collaboration with stakeholders and end users

The position is permanent, full time (38 hours per week) employment and will be based at our site in Avalon, Lower Hutt, Wellington.

**Benefits**:
Our work helps New Zealanders understand and address climate change, find and use greener energy and better manage the impacts of natural disasters on their homes and communities.

People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science.We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Applications close at 11.55 pm on Sunday, 11 February 2024

  • Isotope Hydrogeologist

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand The Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Full time

    GNS Science, Te Pῡ Ao occupies a unique place in New Zealand's science landscape. For more than 150 years we've been producing world-leading Western knowledge-based Earth science research. Now, our practice is evolving to explore and include mātauranga Māori in our research. This - coupled with people who are passionate and committed to science that has...