Technician - Marine Biology

The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the 90 science facilities worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world.

Auckland's harbour setting, magnificent beaches and verdant bush make it a great place to study and work, while the University's close proximity to New Zealand's major businesses and hospitals enables staff and students to rub shoulders with leading practitioners in their field. Auckland offers a diverse range of employment and leisure options, including easy access to high quality schools which prepare students extremely well for the transition to university.

The School of Biological Sciences is ranked in the world Top 100 departments of Biological Sciences and is a vibrant and exciting environment to work in, offering a wide range of multidisciplinary research opportunities in Plant, Marine, Animal Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and Biomedical Science. Our staff are recipients of both national and international research funding and awards, and feature regularly in scientific communiqué and social media.

The School of Biological Sciences at The University of Auckland are seeking a highly motivated and capable laboratory and field technician to provide undergraduate teaching and research support to the City Campus and Field Trip Activity areas. As part of the Ecology, Evolution and Behavioural group you will take on a varied role supporting undergraduate teaching and a research laboratories at City Campus.

The role also requires the support of Field Trip activities including administration and preparation of Field Trips and conducting undergraduate teaching courses linked to Field Trip activities. 

Applicants should have an Ecology background with an MSc in Ecology, Marine or related fields.  SCUBA diving qualifications to at least Advanced Open Water, with enough logged  dives to promptly complete a Rescue Diver qualification are required. Rescue Diver or Scientific SCUBA Diving qualification (ADAS recognized Restricted Part 1 or equivalent) and a   Boat Masters License are preferred.

Laboratory and field trip research experience would be an advantage with experience in conducting field trips being very beneficial. 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, research laboratory management and planning of experiments and field trips. An ability to plan, organize, multitask, prioritize work demands and to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills are essential requirements for this position.

This position is a professional level 5 role. 

The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students.

Applications for this vacancy close on 12 September 2016