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Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
We have a postdoctoral fellow position available for a highly motivated individual to develop and conduct high quality research related that aims to. We are seeking a postdoctoral academic to provide research assistance to the Principal and Associate Investigators of the 5-year Endeavour funded programme: ‘Reducing flood risk inundation hazard and risk across Aotearoa-New Zealand’.
You will undertake research activities set out by the project leaders, liaising with research collaborators and stakeholders, accurate administration and reporting, preparing research outputs, and seeking opportunities for research and funding opportunities.
This is a fixed-term position for two years from commencement, which ideally will commence on November 1, 2023. Salary will be in the range of $83,337 to $99,551 per year, prorated, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. Please see the position description for more information or for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Xinyu Fu, Senior Lecturer, email: xinyu.fu@waikato.ac.nz
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You will have demonstrated technical expertise and a PhD in a relevant field such as Urban/Environmental Planning, Economics, Geography, Data Science and will work closely with a variety of stakeholders and academics locally and globally.
You will need to be able to demonstrate strong statistical/econometrical and GIS skills, and programming experiences, preferably in Python and/or R. You will understand and have experience with agent-based modelling and qualitative research methods in social science.
You will be a highly motivated researcher, adept at developing and conducting high quality research. You will be comfortable collaborating and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to disseminate research findings.
Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?
Te Kura Aronui the School of Social Sciences is comprised of a number of Programmes including, Anthropology, Environmental Planning, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Policy, Sociology and Social Policy. The role of Te Kura Aronui the School of Social Sciences is to provide teaching and research in these subject areas.
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.
At Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, we embrace equity and diversity; therefore, we strongly encourage applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.
Ko te Tangata – For the People
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. 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 Monday, 28 August 2023.
