56419 Crop Modeller - Plant & Food ResearchScience New Zealand – Christchurch, South IslandCrop ModellerModellingLocation: New ZealandVacancy number: 56419Permanent fulltime (38 hours per week)Support the production of top-quality, sustainably produced foods and other high-value products in this exciting role within a friendly and supportive team.What you will be doing | Nga whainga matuaWe are growing our activity in perennial crop modelling to better support a range of customers in the horticultural sector with excellent, impactful science. To expand our existing team of busy and internationally connected crop modellers, we are seeking a Scientist with experience developing and applying perennial crop models. You will take a lead role in the delivery of modelling components for horticultural systems models being developed by Plant & Food Research. This will include contributing to the design and planning of modelling components and hands-on development and delivery.What you will bring | Nga tino pukenga me nga wheakoTo be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:An understanding of a range of biophysical modelling approachesBe prepared to adopt, develop and integrate ideas from different approaches to facilitate building and improving modelsSkills in relevant methodologies such as science programming, code management, data analysis, and model optimisationExcellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholdersWhat you will get | Nga hua o tenei turangaThe opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as:Additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leaveExcellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & healthFocus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leaveFlexible work - work from home and flexible hoursAbout us | Ko wai matouAt Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumara Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Maori, promoting the weaving of Matauranga Maori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr