Scientist - Lower Hutt
Are you a self-motivated, team player with a strong research track record?
Have you got an interest in a fixed-term, full-time role for two years?
Do you have a PhD in physics or a closely related field?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and Paihau - Robinson Research Institute are currently recruiting qualified and highly motivated Scientists with ambition to develop their research career within an academic R&D environment and the ability to conceptualise and originate new ideas that are outside industry norms. Paihau - Robinson work closely with commercial partners and carry out mission-oriented R&D and you should have the desire to see your work implemented with partners.
Initially, you will work primarily on our Government-funded experimental R&D programme investigating the development of cryogenic memory devices and their integration with superconducting electronics which will enable tomorrow's high-performance computing. In this role, you will be supporting this programme as part of the Spintronics team at Te Herenga Waka, which spans both the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute and Te Wānanga Matū - School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
Key responsibilities:
Engaging in the deposition, patterning, and electrical/magnetic characterisation of thin films, using various sputtering and molecular beam epitaxy, lithography, and measurement systems
Providing guidance and mentorship of students, fostering their academic and professional growth
Collaborating with research partners and other academic institutions to advance the field of cryogenic electronics and the application of rare earth nitride materials to this field
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have:
a keen interest in advancing technological developments through the application of novel materials, and in furthering fundamental understanding in materials science
a PhD in physics or a closely related field
excellent communication skills and a passion for detail-orientated work
a strong research track record, demonstrating a deep understanding of at least some of the following areas: cryogenic electronics, materials science, quantum systems, thin film deposition, electronic device fabrication
excellent oral and written communication skills
practical implementation skills.
Can you:
bring a positive attitude to staff and students alike and have excellent verbal and written communication skills?
be a strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations?
be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment alongside other high-performing researchers?
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.
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Close date for vacancy: Tuesday, 31 January 2025.
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jeannie Redman, Institute Manager (jeannie.redman@vuw.ac.nz).
When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.
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