Postdoctoral Researcher - GeoHealth Laboratory
Geospatial Research Institute (GRI Toi Hangarau)
College of Science
Located in Christchurch, New Zealand
• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (12 months)
What You Will Do
GRI Toi Hangarau, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on specified research under the GeoHealth Laboratory work program at University of Canterbury (UC). The role of Postdoctoral Researcher is to carry out policy-relevant and responsive health research being undertaken within the GeoHealth Laboratory (GHL). This is part of the collaboration between the UC and the Ministry of Health that seeks to build a strategic partnership in the field of health geography, spatial epidemiology and Geographical Information Systems. The GeoHealth Laboratory sits within the GRI Toi Hangarau.
Who You Are
As the successful candidate, you will be based in the GRI Toi Hangarau at UC in Christchurch, and will also be part of Te Pūnaha Matatini via its early career researcher network. You will have a PhD in Geography or related discipline, as well as advanced skills in Geospatial Sciences, excellent communication skills and experience in collaborating with researchers from different disciplines. A formal background in computer science or social science is not necessary, but an interest in these subjects is essential.
Who You Will Work With
The GRI Toi Hangarau is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to outward-facing, collaborative geospatial research and innovation. The GRI Toi Hangarau aims to substantially increase geospatial research output, and be deeply involved in connecting research to business, government, iwi and community end users through development of joint research projects, commercialisation, and various kinds of outreach programmes.
Why UC
The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
For information about the range of the benefits that UC offers, please visit us:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinusThe closing date for this position is: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 (midnight, NZ time)
How You Apply
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume and any additional attachments combined into one document and submitted through the online application process. Unfortunately we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to
[email protected], Recruitment Coordinator.
For further information, specifically about the role, please contact Melanie Tomintz, Research Manager,
[email protected]You must have New Zealand or Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or a valid visa that allows you to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.
