Research Fellow Chemical Sciences

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.

**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join the School of Chemical Sciences, in the Faculty of Science, to Research and provide technical support on the Marsden Funded project “The development of effective, easily separable liquid catalysts”.

Key responsibilities will be:

- Contributing to the supervision of PhD and Masters projects.
- Undertake research independently and as a collaborative member of the research team.
- Conduct high-level publishable research in support of the objectives of the Marsden Project.
- Publish papers and other scholarly works of high impact to the profession and society in the appropriate academic literature.
- Assist with the supervision of the research students within the Marsden project.
- Carry out administrative responsibilities appropriate to the position.
- Take a proactive role in reviewing the written work, posters and presentations of students, to improve the quality of team outputs.

This is a **fulltime **(40 hours per week), **fixed term** (18 months) opportunity with the possibility of extension.
Remuneration: RF1 $94,981 per annum.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

**Qualifications** He kōrero mōu | About you**

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Prior experience in physical organic chemistry and/or organic chemistry methodology.
- Proven ability to work with research collaborators.
- Demonstrated track record in publishing research outputs in quality peer reviewed journals.
- A passion for supervision of postgraduate students and demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with students.
- Excellent attention to detail.

Experience in microfluidics, the use of alternative solvents such as ionic liquids or deep eutectic solvents, or the study of chemical kinetics would be desirable.

**Additional Information** Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of **19 February 2024 **to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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