Post Doctoral Researcher (Natural Environment: Fishes) Fixed Term

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

We are seeking a Researcher to join our team of fish biologists based at Te Papa, Wellington.

The work of the team is dedicated to studying the diversity of fishes of the New Zealand region. One of the major outputs of the team during the period of the position is the production of the Guidebook to the Fishes of New Zealand. The role will also involve working on the Antarctic fish taxonomy and diversity of deep-sea fishes

The researcher should have an excellent university record, holding a minimum of a Doctoral degree in a marine zoological subject..  The successful candidate should be able to start in the last quarter of 2011.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a combination of the following:

• Postgraduate experience in biodiversity or ecological survey methods.
• A good record of scholarly research and scientific publication.
• Experienced with museum collections, associated electronic databases, and awareness of H&S issues.
• Excellent computer, data-basing and records management skills.
• Sound knowledge of taxonomy and identification techniques.
• Able to work effectively with an existing dynamic team and with a diverse range of people. 
• Good communication skills and able to present science clearly to a wide audience.
• Excellent research management, planning and leadership qualities, including facilitating positive team outcomes in pressured time-frames.
• A good record of grant writing and success in achieving research funding.

This position is fixed term until 30 June 2013. 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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Please send your application to recruitment@tepapa.govt.nz and quote reference TP1228.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 26 October 2011