Job Title: Research Technician (Laboratory and Field) Mo te Pakihi | About the Company: Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment.
We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.
The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for scientists leading research to measure and mitigate farm and urban greenhouse gas emissions, investigate ways to maintain and increase carbon stocks in trees and soil, and measure nitrogen leaching from farms.
This position is permanent, full time, reports to Capability Leader, Land Use and Ecosystems, and is based at our Lincoln site.
Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support for greenhouse gas emissions research.
Conduct laboratory and field measurements of carbon and nutrients in plants and soils.
Analyze data and interpret results related to carbon stocks and nitrogen leaching.
Utilize instrumentation for measuring plant, root, and soil properties.
Travel throughout New Zealand as required.
Minimum Requirements: You will possess a relevant post-graduate qualification, trade certificate, or technical qualifications in soil/plant or agricultural sciences or engineering.
You will have some experience in laboratory and field measurements of carbon and nutrients in plants and soils, conducting fieldwork, and data analysis.
Understanding of New Zealand's farming systems and methods to measure greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil carbon and nutrient cycling are required.
A full driving license is essential, and some experience in operating field equipment will be an advantage.
As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, and flexible working options.
You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself.
We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity).
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.
Enquiries about the position may be directed to David Whitehead at ******.
For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, visit our website: close on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 5 pm NZT #J-18808-Ljbffr