Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Research Associate - Plant Pathology**
**Epidemiology and Disease Management**
**Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand**
**Vacancy number: 52320**
**Fulltime - 13 months fixed term**

Covering a leave of absence you will be using your skills and techniques in plant Pathology. You will be involved in a combination of fundamental and applied research to develop our knowledge of the biology of plant pathogens under field conditions in New Zealand.

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

This is largely on the biology and control of diseases of kiwifruit, including fungi associated with vine decline, kiwifruit fruit rots and the newly recognised Neonectria canker of kiwifruit, and the bacterial plant pathogen _Pseudomonas syringae_ pv. _actinidiae_, but also involves other horticultural crops such as onions and taro.

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

To be successful in this role, you are required to have a:

- Minimum MSc in plant pathology, microbiology, ecology or equivalent and/or relevant experience
- Knowledge of aseptic technique
- Experience in molecular techniques, particularly for identifications
- An organised and methodical approach to tasks coupled with a commitment to effective project management and record keeping
- Basic plant husbandry skills
- Flexibility and a willingness to engage in local travel and extensive field experimentation as required, sometimes involving extended hours and overnight stays
- Full New Zealand drivers licence essential

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.

**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;
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours
- Auckland based onsite childcare and subsidised cafeteria

**About us | Ko wai mātou**

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, 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, prepare and share kai. 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. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
52320- Posted on
07 Aug 2023- Closes on
27 Aug 2023 23:55- Location(s)
Auckland- Expertise
Plant Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Laboratory & Technical Services- Job level(s)
Research associate- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
52320 - PD - Research Associate - Plant Pathology - August 2023.docx


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