Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Environment- 24 mth fixed-term

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Environment- 24 mth fixed-term University of Auckland – Auckland, North Island Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. We have excellent library and computing facilities. Our staff and students can connect with our flagship groups including Tuākana, Rainbow, Women of Colour, Māori, Pacific, Muslim, and Disabled Staff network and our Waipapa Marae. Are you passionate about understanding how low-lying atoll islands are changing in a rapidly evolving climate? An exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Environment and contribute to cutting-edge research exploring the future of tropical atoll environments. Working alongside Associate Professor Murray Ford, you will investigate the drivers of shoreline change and vegetation dynamics across atoll islands, using advanced Earth Observation and remote sensing technologies. This role contributes to understanding how atoll island environments respond to environmental change—knowledge that is critical for Pacific communities and global coastal resilience planning. If you are motivated by innovative environmental research and real-world impact, we would love to hear from you. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will: Analyse satellite and remote sensing datasets to understand coastal change in atoll environments. Use Earth Observation platforms to quantify shoreline and vegetation dynamics across tropical islands. Contribute to an active research programme focused on the future of tropical coastal regions. Assist in delivering an introductory remote sensing course within the School of Environment. Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of postgraduate or Honours students. You will join a collaborative research environment that supports independent research development and academic career progression. This is a full-time (40 hrs per week), 24-month fixed-term role The remuneration is from $92,213 to $94,649 per annum, and will be dependent on skills and experience We are seeking applicants who have: PhD in remote sensing, earth sciences, GIS, coastal science or a related discipline Experience working with remote sensing datasets and geospatial analysis Knowledge of coastal change, atoll island geomorphology, or tropical vegetation dynamics Experience using geospatial tools such as: Google Earth Engine ArcGIS Pro or QGIS R or Python Experience supporting or delivering practical teaching in remote sensing Experience working with coastal or island environments The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: Flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave. Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. #J-18808-Ljbffr