Research Technician

7 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

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

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 10,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers, and practising health professionals. Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa. As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are seeking a **Research Technician** to join the Chronobiology Research Group in the Department of Anaesthesiology, FMHS.

Together with our collaborators at the Free University of Berlin, the Chronobiology Research Group (FMHS, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering) are establishing a system in New Zealand to monitor honey bee behaviour by measuring electrostatic field signatures associated with different behaviours. This novel technology will provide unparalleled resolution into honey bee behaviour and will enable us to detect changes in hive health without disrupting the colony.

In this role, you will be working with integrated electronics to measure electrostatic fields, weight, CO2, temperature, and humidity rhythms in the hive. You will also be involved in developing software that applies statistical and machine learning methods to the resulting data to characterise and quantify behaviour within the hive.

The role would suit a person with a degree/background in electronics engineering or computer science (or equivalent) an interest in electronics, embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc) and time series analysis. This work is funded by a University of Auckland Transdisciplinary Ideation Fund Award.

This is a **part-time** (0.5FTE - 18.75 hours per week), **fixed term** (up to 18 months) opportunity.
The remuneration is $58,300 - $72,700 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
**Qualifications** He kōrero mōu | About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Completed **at least** the first year of an undergraduate engineering or computer science degree, or preferably hold a undergraduate engineering or computer science degree.
- Experience with electronics, embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc).
- Experience analysing large sets of time series data.
- Experience with soldering.
- Experience with programming (Python, R, Javascript, C++).

**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 **8th march 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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