Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to undertake research as part of the Riddet Institute Centre of Research Excellence programme on models of digestion in the human gastrointestinal tract, specifically the characterisation of foods in in vitro digestion models and the improvement of those models.
Location: Palmerston North
Job Title: Research Officer
Reports to: Director, Riddet Institute
Responsible for: Nil.
Delegations: Nil.
Key relationships:
Dr Alejandra Acevedo-Fani, University of California, Davis
Prof. Gail Bornhorst, University of Auckland
Prof. Leo Cheng, CoRE Research Partners
About this area: The Riddet Institute is 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 generates knowledge and capability that transforms New Zealand and the New Zealand food industry.
Accountabilities:
Contributes to and develops high-quality research plans, outputs, and achievement of project milestones relevant to food structure and food breakdown in in vitro models of the human gastrointestinal tract.
Provides solutions to complex problems resulting in the generation of new knowledge, IP, patents, policy, and products.
Collaborates with staff across the Riddet Institute to identify new opportunities for delivering food solutions that will grow the NZ economy and advance scientific knowledge.
Delivers high-quality, relevant research through publication in appropriate international journals.
Mentors and coaches postgraduate students (where relevant) to enhance capabilities in food and biological engineering.
Ensures legislative compliance (e.g., Department of Labour, HSNO, EPA, Animal and Human Ethics).
Complies with health and safety policies set by Massey University and prioritizes the safety of themselves and others in the workplace.
Undertakes other reasonable duties as required by the Director (or nominee).
Qualifications and Experience:
PhD in food science, food engineering, or related disciplines.
Strong understanding of in vitro digestion models, particularly dynamic models, is desirable.
Experience in quantitative and statistical analysis is required.
Experience in characterising physical properties of food and biological materials (e.g., food texture, rheology) is desirable.
Demonstrated track record of working in multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills is required.
Proven track record in delivering against research project objectives.
Excellent track record for the career stage is required.
Capabilities - Behaviour:
Communicates clearly and concisely.
Works effectively with a wide range of people and promotes diversity.
Takes responsibility for effective and timely completion of own work.
Behaves in a fair, honest, consistent, and ethical manner.
Capabilities - Technical:
Proven use of relevant and ethical scientific methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to write technical reports and research papers.
Can interpret, evaluate, and analyse data, information, and processes to support outcomes and make feasible proposals or recommendations.
Pre-employment checks:
Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check (if applicable).
Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic convictions (Security) check.
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