Postdoctoral Fellow - Pastoral Livestock Production

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Pastoral Livestock Production

Work in our Department of Agricultural Sciences on this 18-month fixed term position. 

Mō te tūka | The role

We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to actively engage in collaborative research through analysis of soil, plant, animal and human samples in relation to health and markers of it. The position will advance research in pastoral livestock production and grazing management for environmental protection and human health.

This is an 18-month fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus.

Remuneration for this role is $65,000 - $70,000 per annum.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A PhD in a relevant field commensurate with the role
• Experience with animal experimentation and biological/molecular markers of animal and human health, as well as microbiology
• Experience in drafting research protocols, research plans and reports
• Evidence of past publication of research in peer reviewed literature
• An ability to analyse biological data, including inflammatory markers information
• Clear evidence of statistical competence at a high level
• Ability to manage and curate large datasets
• Farming experience and animal management (optional)

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working with a supportive team that cares about you.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Free on-site car parking
• Five weeks paid leave per year
• Access to member benefits with the employer-based health insurance scheme
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates

Mō mātou | About us

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.

With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 600 staff.

Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. 

We do not accept applications via email, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may conduct interviews and appoint prior to the advertised close date.  This means we reserve the right to close advertising early.

Job Details

Reference #	2022-8309
Posted on	30 Sep 2022
Closes on	09 Oct 2022 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Academic
Work type(s)	Fixed term full-time
More details (document)	PD Postdoctoral Fellow Pastoral Livestock Production Sept 2022.pdf

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