Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant (A133-08J), School of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Jobs offered
Posted: 30 Apr, 2008
Expiration Date: 16 May, 2008

The purpose of this position is to provide research assistance for the freshwater ecology research programme investigating the responses of stream ecosystems to urban and rural land-use pressures. This position works as part of the Freshwater Ecology Research Group (FERG) funded for five years by the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation to conduct research with an overall aim of enhancing the effectiveness of riparian management.

Location Christchurch

Term of Contract Fixed Term of 5 Years

Closing Date 16 May 2008

Position Overview The School of Biological Sciences is offering a five year fixed-term position for a Research Assistant to join the Freshwater Ecology Research Group (FERG). This position requires a person with expertise in the field of natural sciences, to assist in a freshwater ecology research programme. They will provide technical support for research investigating the responses of stream ecosystems to urban and rural land-use pressures.

The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in the natural sciences. Expertise in field ecology or geography (especially of freshwater ecosystems), and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) would be an advantage. Importantly, this position requires a person with initiative, excellent personal communication skills and outstanding organisational abilities. They must also have experience in undertaking field and laboratory work.

The appointee will work within a team researching the responses of stream ecosystems to urban and rural land-use pressures. The research has been funded for five years by the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation with the overall aim of enhancing the effectiveness of riparian management.

The research team will be led by Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (the Mackenzie Foundation Chair in Freshwater Ecology) assisted by Dr Jon Harding and Dr Dev Niyogi, and also includes a Post-Doctoral Fellow and multiple postgraduate students.

The Research Assistant’s primary roles will be carrying out laboratory analyses, undertaking field work, co-ordinating liaison with landowners, and managing databases associated with the project. They may also be involved in the administration of a GIS for the project.

Enquiries of an academic nature are to be made to Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz).

For further assistance regarding applications please contact the Human Resources Administrator, College of Science, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand ph+64 3 364 2290 or e-mail hr@science.canterbury.ac.nz

For further details of the position see: http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=3973

For details of the Freshwater Ecology Research Group at the University of Canterbury see http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ferg/index.shtml

For details of an associated Post-Doctoral Position see http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=3975