Researcher (Soil Chemistry) - Manaaki Whenua

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Mo te Pakihi | About the Company: Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment.
We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.
Korero mo te turanga | About the role The purpose of this role is to contribute to, develop and lead research and consultancy projects that relate to soil chemistry with a focus on trace elements, environmental contaminants, and soil carbon, to improve degraded land and restore and better manage urban, agricultural, and native ecosystems.
This position is permanent, full time, reports to Capability Leader, Land Use and Ecosystems, and is based at our Lincoln site.
O pumanawa | About you You will possess a PhD in Environmental Science with a strong background in environmental chemistry and soil science, with 5-7 years' work experience and will have some refereed publications, inclusive of lead authorship.
You will demonstrate experience and knowledge of the chemistry of trace elements, environmental contaminants, and carbon in relation to ecosystem function and soil health.
You will have expertise in soil pedology and experience in leading and conducting fieldwork, including soil and plant sampling.
Competence in multivariate statistical analysis and geospatial analysis is required.
Experience working with stakeholders, including landowners and government officials in a policy and regulatory environment is advantageous.
You will be a well-organized, flexible, pragmatic, and reliable individual who enjoys working alone or as part of a team.
The ability to work to high standards and within deadlines is essential.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options.
You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself.
Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria.
We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity), rather than merely ticking boxes.
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong.
We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them.
An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.
Tono Mai | Apply Now
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Jackie Aislabie, For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: Applications close on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 5 pm NZT.
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