Postdoctoral Fellow in Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Peat Soils - Hamilton

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This position is fully funded for 3 years in an established team with a long history of expertise in eddy covariance approaches for farm scale assessments of greenhouse emissions.  You will collect, analyse, and publish data on carbon balances of drained peat soils using the eddy covariance technique coupled to other carbon flows in grazed farming systems. You will also analyse and publish previously collected carbon balance data. Our specific interest is how emissions are controlled by water table and peat water dynamics. Data will be used by modelling collaborators to develop improved prediction of CO2 emissions from drained peats for national inventories.

This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand in collaboration with Manaaki Whenua–Landcare Research. Our research is part of a joint New Zealand-Ireland research programme (www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-action/climate-centre/research/mapsers-c/) 

Salary will be in the range of $92,794 to $98,425 prorated, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. 

For further information on the role please see the position description here or for a confidential conversation contact Louis Schipper at Louis.Schipper@waikato.ac.nz or Dave Campbell at Davec@waikato.ac.nz or Aaron Wall  at aaron.wall@waikato.ac.nz. Further information on the team can be found at www.waiber.com 

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will be experienced in fieldwork (including having a current drivers’ license), have strong programming skills (preferably Matlab), excellent communication skills and experience in either peatland or eddy covariance research. 

You will also be interested in contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching opportunities. Ideally this role will commence in January 2025.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science is a research-intensive school with teaching and research activities that cover a broad range of science disciplines. We are passionate about science and the difference that it can make to some of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa and the world. With excellent facilities and staff who are genuinely world-class, we are driven in the pursuit of outstanding scientific teaching and research.

Find out more about Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science:https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/faculties-schools/science/ 

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths.  Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on November 15, 2024

Requisition Number 1001750