Assistant Lecturer

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Science faculty

Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Part-time position at 30 hours per week (0.8FTE).
• Fixed-term position, until August/September 2026.
• Be mentored by Wolfgang Rack.

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
This role will support the director of Gateway Antarctica to deliver teaching and practical exercises in both satellite and airborne remote sensing and Antarctic studies for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You will contribute to glaciological remote sensing research, all while building a strong CV in remote sensing and related glaciological research.

You will have an active involvement in co-supervision of postgraduate researchers and contribution to the SEE research environment.

Mōu | Who You Are
To be considered, you will hold a PhD in the field of Glaciology and remote sensing and have a promising publication track record in the field of remote sensing and/or glaciology.

You should also have:

• Good knowledge of Python or any other high level scripting language.
• Proven practice and proficiency with high resolution optical and radar satellite image data.
• Experience with data processing with proprietary and public-domain software such as ENVI and ESA SNAP.
• Experience in cloud computing using Google Earth Engine.
• Drone data skills in Aegisoft metashape and GIS software (such ArcGIS and QGIS).
• Some experience in teaching GIS and remote sensing is a significant advantage.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The role sits within Gateway Antarctica, the Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research of the University of Canterbury. Gateway Antarctic is part of the School of Earth and Environment.

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

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the 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
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Assistant Lecturer $72,433-$80,502 for full time equivalent ($57,946-$64,401.6 for 0.8 FTE).

The closing date for this position is: 18th March 2024 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications may be reviewed as they are received.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

• a cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
• a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

 

Job Details

Reference #	18887
Posted on	15 Mar 2024
Closes on	25 Mar 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Lecturer
Job level(s)	Academic
Work type(s)	Fixed term part-time
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