Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is a fully funded position for 2 years where you will assist with running eddy covariance towers over field trial of grazed pasture with applied rock, calculating carbon balances and nitrous oxide fluxes, producing papers and supporting reporting responsibilities.

Funded by the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, this post-doctoral project is titled 'Confirming CO2 capture by enhanced rock weathering at paddock scales under grazed pasture. Training will be provided but there is an expectation of movement to independent work while being supported in a strong team.

This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based at the University of Waikato, Hamilton. Salary will be in the range of $90,000 to $95,000, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.

For further information on the role please see the position description here or for a confidential conversation contact Louis Schipper at [email protected] or Aaron Wall at [email protected].

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will have a strong interest in greenhouse gas measurement at hectare scales from agricultural systems and ideally a background in enhanced rock weathering. You will be experienced in fieldwork (including having a current drivers' license), have strong programming skills (preferably Matlab), excellent communication skills and experience in eddy covariance research. You will also be interested in contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching opportunities. Ideally this role will commence in February 2024.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science is a research-intensive school with teaching and research activities that cover a broad range of science disciplines. We are passionate about science and the difference that it can make to some of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa and the world. With excellent facilities and staff who are genuinely world-class, we are driven in the pursuit of outstanding scientific teaching and research.

Find out more about Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science here.

He aha ngā 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.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on 11th October 2024

Requisition Number 1001895