Research Fellow in Coastal Processes & Sedimentology

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Research Fellow in Coastal Processes & Sedimentology

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Thu Dec 2 01:04:22 2021
• Ref: 3269

• Do you hold a PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Geography or a relevant field?
• Are you a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder?
• Do you have strong time management and organisational skills and the ability to collaborate within teams?

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 a Research Fellow in Coastal Processes & Sedimentology to join the Te Puna Pātiotio—Antarctic Research Centre team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role will be responsible for developing new research directions that align with the strategic objectives of our strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake research into shallow-marine depositional environments with an emphasis on reconstructing past sea-level change from sedimentary records, integrated with climate and Earth system models.
• Undertake research into sediment transport, deposition, and erosion in modern coastal environments.
• Contribute to improved projections of future coastal and sea-level change, understanding of the impacts, and the implications for adaptation.
• Help support teaching programmes in sedimentology and stratigraphy led by Antarctic Research Centre staff; including ESCI 301 (Global Change: Earth Processes and History) and ESCI 452, (Earth History).

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field (Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Geography).
• Experience with relevant analytical techniques in physical sedimentology and analysis of coastal processes relating to sea-level change.
• Familiarity with the application or use of numerical Earth system models, such as GIA, shallow ocean hydrodynamic, and sediment transport.
• Familiarity with numerical and statistical analyses of large data sets (e.g. data science, AI, machine learning, scripting, BNM's).
• Proven skills in presenting results to a wide range of audiences, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work and collaborate within multidisciplinary research teams.

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

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and works in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, as well as learning & development programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their research and teaching skills to progress further in the academic field.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 17 December 2021

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Michelle Dow, Centre Manager, Antarctic Research Centre on 463 6587 or [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

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