Senior Research Officer/Research Officer (Bioengineering)

• Riddet Institute
• Office of the Provost
• Palmerston North

OP_RI_1073_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 a high-achieving researcher with a strong background in bioengineering, with an emphasis on biological systems engineering, food engineering, chemical or mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or computational/mathematical modelling. 

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in engineering and will have a strong interest in developing mechanical and/or computational models of the human digestive system.

The Riddet Institute has developed in vitro models that individually simulate the behaviour of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract in terms of food behaviour, breakdown, and nutrient absorption. In addition to undertaking research and development on one or more of these in vitro models, the successful candidate will also play a key role in coordination across the various project workstreams with the goal of in vitro model integration and testing.  

The successful candidate will thus have practical experience and a proven track record in project management and in leading a collaborative team to achieve defined objectives. Skills related to effective communication and problem solving as well as the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are required. Prior experience developing and integrating mechanical systems for testing of biological materials and/or in developing and using in vitro model systems is desired.

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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