Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Canterbury, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE)
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (3 years)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in CNRE you will apply specialist research-related skills in renewable energy engineering, undertake research-related tasks and contribute towards externally-funded projects, including the Megaton Carbon Removal research program and the Pūhiko Nukutū Hydrogen Geostorage research program. 

These research programs are five-year projects funded by the Ministry for Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE). The position is fully supported by this funding. The role will require you to collaborate with other Researchers and may be responsible for other aspects of the research project.

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will require expert knowledge in geothermal systems, carbon dioxide removal and/or techno-economic assessment, as well as:

• a PhD degree in the field renewable energy engineering, or a Master's degree plus close to obtaining a PhD, is required
• demonstrable experience of excellent research capabilities required to carry out innovative and insightful research
• a publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
• a proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and non-scientific audiences
• ability and willingness to undertake collaborative research
• ability to relate well to and mentor students
• actively and constructively participates in discussions on own performance
• demonstrate an understanding of multicultural issues and display a commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The CNRE team remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve a strong international reputation for high quality teaching. We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly-skilled academic and support staff. 

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to 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.

What we Offer
We offer a range of benefits. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ .

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 15 October 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Please Note: Candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant Doctoral qualification, will also be considered. Upon appointment, if the Doctoral qualification is yet to be awarded, the title of Research Associate will be applied and the salary will reflect the Research Associate salary scale.

Appointable salary scale for a Post Doctoral Fellow is $75,000 - $90,000 (pa)
Appointable salary scale for a Research Associate is $70,000 - $75,000 (pa)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.  Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz 

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Assoc. Prof. David Dempsey (david.dempsey@canterbury.ac.nz) to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.