Jobs:Job-01130
Apply before: 22 January 2023
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Position: Sediment Transport Science Position
Apply before: 22 January 2023
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A job description, online applications and further information about NIWA can be found at https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/niwa/niwa-jobs
The deadline for applications is 22 January 2023 midday, NZ time.
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Based within the Sediment Processes Group on the Christchurch campus, you will assist in the analysis of geospatial data, field data, development of automated routines for model pre- and post-processing, report writing, contributing to scientific papers, preparing client proposals, and leading client projects.
There will be opportunities to work with other national and Christchurch-based science groups across NIWA in areas such as hydrodynamics, hazards, catchment and freshwater remote sensing, and ecological modelling. The position will also work with other science providers, and will develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, government agencies, stakeholders in water and land management, and indigenous Māori partners. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest in applied science.
What you will bring:
- Post-graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent work place experience) in river geomorphology or environmental/civil/natural resources engineering.
- Strong analytical skills, with a good foundation across some of the following topics:
- Suspended sediment transport/load analysis
- 1D/2D hydrodynamic modelling
- River geomorphology analysis (e.g., bank erosion, bedload transport, braided river processes)
- Sediment transport/morphodynamic modelling
- High frequency sediment and water quality data analysis.
- Proficiency in data analysis/automation preferably in Python, R or MatLab.
- Well-developed and proven writing skills for both scientific papers and applied consultancy reports. Highly developed and clear verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to be involved in all aspects of a study or investigation from its initiation, through planning, implementation, reporting and review.
NIWA offers competitive remuneration and benefits and the opportunity to be part of a nationwide team of world class freshwater science specialists. Are you passionate about applying innovative solutions to support decision-making? Do you thrive on the challenge of working across different problems and with different people? If so, then this is the position for you.
Best regards, Jo
Dr Jo Hoyle
River Geomorphologist
Group Manager - Sediment Processes
National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
10 Kyle Street Riccarton Christchurch New Zealand
