Research Associate/post-doctoral Fellow Gri Spatial Data Scientist
2 weeks ago
Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science
Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora | GeoHealth Laboratory
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Fixed term January 2026 - December 2026
- A competitive salary of up to $78,000 p.a. (1.0 FTE)
** Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
You will work with the Director of the Geohealth Laboratory, along with appropriate personnel in the health sector (e.g. the MoH/Health Sector organisations), and other associated researchers, to support and deliver the research being undertaken. You will also have a limited amount of teaching and supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students as required.
** Mōu | Who You Are**
You will hold a PhD (NZQA Level 10) in Quantitative Geography, Spatial Data Science, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and health or a related discipline, experience in a relevant aspect of health geography and geospatial science, along with excellent communication skills and experience in collaborating with researchers from different disciplines. A mix of health and spatial expertise is ideal.
** Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
** Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
** The closing date for this position is: 21 November 2025 (midnight NZ time)**
** Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:
- A **cover letter of 1-2 pages**, with a statement outlining your research interests and goals. The cover letter should include a short section (1-2 paragraphs) on a **specific project** within the wider research programme in the GeoHealth Laboratory, detailing the data and methods you propose to use, with justification.
_ Appointable salary for a Post Doctoral Fellow will be up to $78,000 (pa) and a_ppointable salary for a Research Associate will be $64,096.55- $74,772.79 (pa)._
For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
**Job Details**:
Reference #
- 29623Posted on
- 31 Oct 2025Closes on
- 21 Nov 2025 23:55Location(s)
- ChristchurchExpertise
- Health, Research & Development, Science & TechnologyJob level(s)
- AcademicWork type(s)
- Fixed term full-time
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