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Research Associate (Fixed Term - Parental Leave) - Plant & Food Research
Christchurch
September 2, 2024
Pathogen Biosecure Environments
Lincoln, New Zealand
Vacancy number 56246
Fixed term (14 months) fulltime (38 hours per week) Parental Leave Cover
- Do you like to work in a team environment with a range of different projects?
- Do you want to enhance you research skills and learn from experienced scientists?
- Do you enjoy working in plant pathology, biosecurity and microbial research of vegetable, horticultural and native plants?
- Are you self-motivated, enjoy working across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
You will provide high quality technical support with a focus on molecular biology and microbiology, supporting teams within the Plant Protection Systems Group.
This is a varied role where you will be working across molecular biology, microbiology and undertaking field work. The focus of this work is primarily in the area of plant pathology and management of plants. With these skills you will be able to work on new research projects secured by the group and these may extend beyond the scope of plant pathology
What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:
- Tertiary degree in a relevant biological field (such as BSc degree or Masters), or three years' experience in molecular microbiology, microbiology, plant pathology, ecology or equivalent and/or other directly relevant experience
- Knowledge and experience of lab-based microbiology techniques including media preparation, microbial isolation and plating. Competency in basic pathology skills including sampling from diseased material, use of microscopes.
- Knowledge and experience in basic molecular biology techniques. Capability in molecular detection techniques such as PCR and q PCR will be important, with at least an introductory knowledge of bioinformatics techniques being highly desirable.
- Flexibility and willingness to engage in local travel and field experimentation as required, sometimes involving extended hours and overnight stays.
- A full, clean New Zealand drivers licence and the ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission would be an advantage.
What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
This is an opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance. You will contribute to exciting projects within an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Ongoing career development opportunities
At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa, New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
You MUST be currently residing in New Zealand and have valid open working rights or be a NZ Citizen or Resident to be considered.
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