Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow - Designing Future Productive Landscapes Support the Centre of Excellence in research, data collection, analysis, report writing, and publishing studies on livestock production systems.
We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in the Centre for Design Future Productive Landscapes within the Department of Agricultural Sciences.
This Centre aims to conceptualise design, create, implement and test alternative agroecosystems and other productive landscape systems that improve ecosystem-societal services, including timely implementation models that utilise Matauraka Maori to support and sustain te taiao, building ecological, economic, health social and cultural wealth.
You will be supporting the Centre of Excellence team in research management and development of Livestock Production systems studies, data collection and analysis, report writing and scientific article publication.
This is a two-year fixed term role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus. Remuneration is set at $75,000 per annum.
To be successful in this role you will need:
A PhD in a relevant field such as animal, grassland science dairy production or farm systems, or similar fields.
Ability to work across a range of positions within the faculty and wider university, such as farm managers and staff, postgraduate students, technical and casual research staff.
Experience in data analysis with proven Excel, statistical and modelling skills.
Evidence of research interpretation, reporting and manuscript preparation.
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Effective organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values.
As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:
Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
Five weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
Free on-site car parking
Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
Access to various staff social groups and activities
Great location - with new development, stunning gardens & greenery, three onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.
Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.
Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to ******

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