Research Fellow in Glaciology

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Research Fellow in Glaciology

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Jan 10 02:50:41 2024
• Ref: 766

• Do you have a PhD in the physical sciences, with an emphasis on glaciology?
• Have you got experience analysing climate model data and have the ability to attract external research funding?
• Are you interested in supporting existing projects on snow hydrology modelling, glacier monitoring, and glacier modelling?

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 Glaciology to join Te Puna Pātiotio | Antarctic Research Centre (TPP-ARC). The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent work relationships with staff in TPP-ARC and in the wider Antarctic, glaciology and climate research communities, spanning New Zealand CRIs, universities, government agencies, as well as international groups and consortia as required to perform effectively in the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement glaciological research in New Zealand (and internationally where relevant), combining field observations, existing glaciological and climate data repositories, and process-based modelling.
• Engage in original research on glaciology.
• Support existing projects on snow hydrology modelling, glacier monitoring, and glacier modelling.
• Seek external funding for undertaking glaciological research, and to continue existing externally funded programmes.
• Coordination and contribution to general undergraduate climate change courses (e.g. ESCI201 (Climate change and New Zealand’s Future).

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and policy compliance.

You will thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, an ability to influence and manage conflict, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills. This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.

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 the physical sciences, with an emphasis on glaciology.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively undertake fieldwork in NZ Alpine settings.
• Demonstrated practical experience in analysing climate model data and using this to drive snow and glacier simulation.
• Proven skills in modelling of snow and glacier processes.
• 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.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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