Research Associate

Description

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Lincoln University’s story begins with farming, but it certainly doesn’t end there. As New Zealand’s economy has diversified, so has the focus of the University, with tourism and outdoor recreation becoming major elements of teaching and research at Lincoln since the 1980s. Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives. The University’s goals is to grow the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, the food produced from it and the ecosystems within it. With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 700 staff.

We currently have a 2 year fixed term contact opportunity for a Research Assistant. This role supports the work of the Agribusiness and Economic Research Unit (AERU) and will specifically be working on the Our Land and Water contract on Rewarding Sustainable Practices.

To be considered for this role you will need to have:
A PhD in a relevant discipline.
A developing record of research and publication.
A knowledge of global trends and issues in consumers and value chains
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with people from a diverse range of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively