Senior Research Officer/Research Officer (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

• Riddet Institute
• Office of the Provost
• Palmerston North

OP_RI_1072_12/23 
Riddet Institute
Office of the Provost
Term length: fixed-term
Hours of work: full-time

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Position Overview

The Riddet Institute is a world-best research centre in food and nutritional sciences, providing fundamental scientific understanding and training for a new generation of science leaders.  The Riddet Institute includes a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) that integrates partner organisations (Massey University (host), Auckland and Otago Universities, AgResearch and Plant & Food Research) and disciplines. Collectively, this leads to a “NZ Inc” approach to food research (and related disciplines) and generates knowledge and capability that transforms the New Zealand food sector.

We are seeking an ambitious researcher who has the passion and potential to apply rapidly emerging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to solve complex food and nutritional challenges. We are particularly interested in application of these technologies in food formulations, new product development, flavour science, and precision nutrition. The Riddet Institute undertakes world-class research in specific areas of food science, including food structure, digestive physiology and metabolism, alternative proteins, and cellular agriculture, and generates huge amount of data and research outputs in these fields. We would like to strengthen our capability predictive analytics using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, to accelerate our research impact.  

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in artificial intelligence or computer science or a related field with strong interest in developing new methods for deep data processing, and applications of artificial intelligence to complex food related systems.  They will also demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving techniques, as well as high motivation and enthusiasm to work with an interdisciplinary team in food and nutritional sciences. This may involve experts across the Riddet Institute’s global network as well as developing new collaborations.

The salary range for this role is at a Senior Research Officer or Research Officer grade (2024), ranging from $81,172 - $143,948 (NZD). Salary will be negotiable by background/skills and experience. This is an appointment for an initial term of three years.

Your application should include: (1) a copy of your CV, (2) a statement of your research interests and goals, (3) the names of at least two referees, (4) your university transcripts and (5) a covering letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the appointment.  

Please upload your application to the following website: http://jobs.massey.ac.nz.

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