Kairuruku | Research Fellow in Chemical Research
- Have you got a PhD in a relevant field?
- Are you a strong team player with excellent communication skills?
- Can you successfully conduct routine analysis, experimental and investigatory work?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated Kairuruku - Research Fellow in Chemical Research 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. This is an 18-month fixed-term, full-time contract within the Paihau - Robinson team.
Paihau - Robinson works closely with commercial partners and carry out mission-oriented R&D and you should have the desire to see your work implemented with partners. You will provide research assistance to the Clean Materials team at the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute as well as the Zero Alcohol project as part of the Ferrier Research Institute.
Key responsibilities:
- Work safely in multi-user laboratory settings, where other users may be performing active experiments.
- Successfully conducts a range of defined tasks within scientific and/or engineering projects under supervision.
- Conducts routine analysis, experimental and investigatory work according to an agreed research plan in a logical, methodical manner.
- Communicates in written and oral formats the outcomes of projects to colleagues, collaborators and clients as appropriate.
- Keeps up to date with science and engineering advances within their areas of expertise.
O pumanawa - About you
The preferred candidate will:
- Hold a PhD in a relevant field.
- Bring a positive attitude to staff and students alike and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Have excellent communication skills and a passion for detail-orientated work.
- Have practical implementation 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.
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Close date for vacancy: 27 July 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Kaitlyn Mallinder ([email protected]).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. 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.
Mo Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
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