Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Havelock North, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Research Associate**
**Fruit Crops Physiology**
**Havelock North, New Zealand**
**Vacancy number: 57702**
**Permanent fulltime (38 hours per week)**

This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge research in plant and fruit physiology, combining fieldwork with lab-based analysis. You'll be actively involved in innovative experiments, collaborating with a passionate team, and contributing to advancing the science of fruit production.

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

**What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako**
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

- A formal qualification in horticulture, biological sciences or equivalent is required: Either a Degree with at least two years of relevant practical experience, or a post-graduate qualification (i.e. Masters).
- Practical horticultural experience, including fruit production systems and plant husbandry skills, is an advantage.
- Knowledge of trial design, sampling, data collection/collation/analysis and good laboratory practice.
- Affinity for, and practical experience in the use of field and laboratory equipment and technology, including electronic equipment and associated software such as loggers and sensors.
- Flexibility to work outside normal working hours as required according to seasonal demands; fit and able to perform physically demanding work, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A current full driver's licence required, with a current forklift licence and Growsafe certificate an advantage.

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;
- Additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leave
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours

**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. 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.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
- Plant & Food Research
- Reference #
- 57702
- Posted on
- 05 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 19 Feb 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Havelock North
- Expertise
- Farm Systems & Environment, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics
- Job level(s)
- Research associate
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
- More details (document)

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