Research Officer (Computational Models)

OP_RIN_762_09/24
Riddet Institute Nutrition
Office of the Provost
Term length: fixed-term
Hours of work: full-time

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 Institute integrates partner organisations (Massey University (host), Auckland and Otago Universities, AgResearch and Plant & Food Research) and disciplines, leading a "NZ Inc" approach to food research, and generates knowledge and capability that transforms the New Zealand food industry.

We are seeking a high-achieving Research Officer to work as part of the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative team in Palmerston North. The role will contribute to multiple projects, most notably dietary optimisation modelling using the team's iOTA Model, and supporting the development of national food system models incorporating nutrition.

As the successful candidate you will have completed a PhD in Nutrition, Food systems, Modelling, or related disciplines with demonstrated expertise in dietary modelling and nutrition datasets. You will also demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as high motivation and enthusiasm to work with an interdisciplinary team.

The salary will reflect experience but will be in the range of Research Officer ($81,172 - $103,595) for a full-time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed term period of three years.

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