Senior Lecturer/ A/Prof in Sea Ice Physics and Oceanography

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Senior Lecturer/ A/Prof in Sea Ice Physics and Oceanography

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Jan 10 02:54:49 2024
• Ref: 765

• Can you safely and effectively undertake and lead fieldwork in Antarctica?
• Are you passionate about leadership in sea ice physics and oceanography teaching, research, and engagement?
• Do you have a PhD in the physical sciences, and an established research profile with an emphasis on sea ice physics and oceanography?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Ahonuku | Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Sea Ice Physics and Oceanography to join Te Puna Pātiotio – Antarctic Research Centre (TPP-ARC). We are looking for someone who has leadership experience in an academic setting, is an excellent team member, and whose teaching and research interests both complement and extend those of the existing team. This position will give you the opportunity to both strengthen the foundations and broaden the scope of climate change on Antarctica’s physical and biological systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• With colleagues and students, develop and refine a sea ice physics and oceanography research program that is aligned and integrated with the broader strategic and scientific capability of the TPP-ARC.
• Undertake, lead or facilitate Antarctic field campaigns associated with sea ice physics research.
• Contribute to and lead submission of investigator-led grant proposals (e.g. RSNZ Marsden Fund) and mission-led science programs (such as MBIE-funded Antarctic Science Platform, or Endeavour Program).
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff in the TPP-ARC and its partners and stakeholders.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be passionate about leadership in sea ice physics and oceanography teaching, research, and engagement. You will have a strong understanding of the state of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s climate and broader environment and its importance to Māori communities today and in the future. You will be knowledgeable about how science and policy can address the real-world problem of climate change through data gathering and analysis and committed to an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment. You should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have a well-established research profile in this or related disciplines. You will have leadership experience in a group or other academic setting. You will be able to develop and refine a sea ice physics and oceanography research program that is aligned and integrated with the broader strategic and scientific capability of the TPP-ARC; draw upon your own expertise or networks to embed mātauranga into these programmes where relevant; supervise postgraduate students; and pursue a dynamic programme of research.

Key Requirements:

• PhD in the physical sciences, and an established research profile with an emphasis on sea ice physics and oceanography.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively undertake and lead fieldwork in Antarctica.
• Demonstrated practical experience in obtaining observational data of sea ice process and an understanding of ocean-ice interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning & development programs for Te reo Māori, and job-sharing options. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a world-leading Antarctic and climate change research team.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 24 January 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Barbara Fuchs ([email protected] ) But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

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