Postdoctoral Fellow

Nga korero mo te turanga – About the role
This position is fully funded for 2 years based at the Te Kotahi Research Institute for the Tauhokohoko Indigenous trade research programme. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a postdoctoral academic appointment co-funded by the MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) Tauhokohoko research programme.
The role will focus on the intersection between Indigenous trade, matauranga Maori and Maori Data Sovereignty. You will have a strong interest in research in areas aligned to Indigenous data sovereignty and/or Indigenous trade and be expected to participate in applicable duties within the Te Kotahi Research Institute. There is scope to develop independent projects that build knowledge and understanding about Indigenous data sovereignty and Indigenous trade with a particular focus on the digital economy and/or digital cultural heritage. You will work under the supervision of one or more senior mentors of Tauhokohoko.
This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based at the University of Waikato, Hamilton. Salary will be in the range of $87,500 to $104,322, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. Ideally this role will commence in February 2025.
For further information on the role please see the position description or for a confidential conversation contact Maui Hudson, Director Te Kotahi Research Institute at ******.
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
Along with your PhD in a relevant field, you will have the following:

Research understanding and skills in Indigenous trade, matauranga Maori and/or Maori Data Sovereignty.
Expertise and knowledge of either Indigenous trade, matauranga Maori and/or Maori Data Sovereignty.
A proven ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
An established and high-level record of research and publishing and an active programme of scholarship.
Ability to apply information and communication technologies to achieve desired outcomes and maintain and update those skills.

Ko wai matou? – Who are we?
Te Kotahi Research Institute engages in research that contributes to enhancing the well-being for Iwi, Maori, Indigenous communities, and society. Te Kotahi Research Institute is aligned with and supports the work of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Maori, positioning Te Kotahi as a cross-University research institute enabling it to bring together academics and researchers from across the University to support, develop and promote research for, by and with iwi/Maori.
Te Kotahi has a research programme focused on developing leading edge knowledge and integrated solutions appropriate to both discipline-based and multidisciplinary study.
He aha nga take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.
Ko te Tangata – For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
Applications Close on October 27, 2024.
Requisition Number 1001945
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