Research Associate

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Research Associate - Insect Dynamics, Ecology, and Sustainability**
**Adaptive Entomology**
**Lincoln, New Zealand**
**Vacancy number: 56819**
**Parttime - Fixed Term 12 months (parental leave cover), on site**

Do you have experience in entomology? Are you looking to delve deeper and learn more about insects plaguing a number of New Zealand's primary industries? If so this may just be the right opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to provide research and technical assistance to the Insect Dynamics, Ecology, and Sustainability team at the Lincoln Research Centre. The job entails supporting research in sustainable pest management and biosecurity.

**What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua**

You will be involved in
- a combination of desktop, practical laboratory, insect rearing, and possibly field tasks;
- field observations, sample processing for analyses;
- data collection (desktop and laboratory), and data entry/management; and
- contributing to client and progress reports, preparing materials for growers.

**What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako**

To be successful in this role, you are required to have an:

- Honours Degree in entomology, ecology, or equivalent and/or relevant experience
- Experience and competency in basic entomology skills, for example, insect sampling, handling, and identification, and use of microscopes
- Meticulous and accurate laboratory procedures and data recording
- Basic plant husbandry skills
- Experience in integrated pest management an advantage
- Full New Zealand driver's licence

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.

**What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga**

The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing
- Ongoing career development

**About us | Ko wai mātou**

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

**You MUST be currently residing in New Zealand and have valid open working rights or be a NZ Citizen or Resident to be considered.**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
56819- Posted on
08 Nov 2024- Closes on
24 Nov 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Animal Biology, Biosecurity- Job level(s)
Research associate- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
56819 - PD - Research Associate - Fixed term Parental Leave - October 2024-JV.docx

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