Scientist (Senior Scientist)

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Scientist (Senior Scientist)

• Location: Gracefield
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Feb 8 01:24:30 2023
• Ref: 5587 (& 5588)

• Do you have strong background in materials science, applied physics or similar field and will hold a PhD in a related topic?
• Are you a strong team player who could work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations?
• Do you have strong written communication skills, and an academic publication record appropriate to career opportunities and stage?

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 seeking two Scientists with ambition to develop their research career within an academic R&D environment and the ability to conceptualise and originate new ideas that are outside industry norms.

Initially the successful candidates will contribute to Victoria’s expertise in rare earth nitrides and delivering on the MBIE programme ‘Magnetic Memory for Superconducting Computing’. In time, these two positions will support the expansion of this research within the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the programme’s Science Leader and the broader research team to deliver the objectives of the programme
• Write and edit academic papers, as well as invention disclosures (for new IP).
• Engage with external partners with interests in commercialising technology arising from the programme.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The preferred candidates will have some or all of:

• Strong background in materials science, applied physics or similar field and will hold a PhD in a related topic.
• Excellent technical skills including:
  • Experience in working with rare earth nitrides or similar materials
  • Experience with a wide range of materials characterisation laboratory equipment, and material deposition systems.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior researchers and students
• Strong written communication skills, and an academic publication record appropriate to career opportunities and stage.
• Strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations
• Flexible thinker with the drive and imagination to develop new entirely processes which can radically change established industry approaches.

In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of research projects within the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, contribute to / lead new funding applications, lead small research teams, supervise graduate students, continue building a publication portfolio, engage with academic or industrial collaborators worldwide, and participate in commercialisation of successful ideas.

About the team

The Paihau-Robinson Research Institute has an international reputation for superconducting engineering, materials physics and manufacturing engineering. We offer a unique opportunity for exceptional staff to assist some of NZ’s top research scientists and engineers working on a range of cutting-edge research projects that involve the development of new concepts in materials and manufacturing - from discovery science through to commercial implementation.

Robinson is a diverse, multidisciplinary team that melds innovative engineering and applied physics to build advanced technologies for industry worldwide.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 28 February 2023

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jeannie Redman .64 4 463 0082 [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

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