DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
DIVISION OF SCIENCES

About our team/Mō te tīma

The Physics Department of the University of Otago was the first Physics Department established in New Zealand, and physics was a foundation discipline when the University opened in July 1871. Today, the Department embraces innovative teaching methods, promotes a vigorous research ethos, and is committed both to Physics as a discipline and to its applications. Our key objectives are to provide students with the highest quality education, and to produce research of international excellence.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for an Assistant Research Fellow position within our Department.

Working closely with Professor Craig Rodger, you will work on an exciting MBIE-funded project to investigate the hazard posed by geomagnetically induced currents to New Zealand electrical transmission network, which involves multiple New Zealand and international partners.

You will coordinate the research programme to enhance the delivery results to our project partners. You will also\:
• Be responsible for internal reporting and work with project leader on external reporting.
• Provide public facing information on the project, including maintaining the project website and interacting with media/enquiries.
• Organise and assist with various research and project activities, including field work, project events, and travel.
• Participate in Space Physics group activities.
• Maintain effective collaborative working relationships with project and university staff.
• Depending on the candidate, you might be involved with outreach and education activities appropriate to the research project.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in experimental physics or geoscience will be highly valued.
• Be highly motivated.
• Have a bachelors degree in physics or a closely related discipline.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed term position until 30 September 2025.

For further information, please contact Professor Craig J. Rodger, Department of Physics via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Additional Information

Contact\: Professor Craig J. Rodger Tel\: +64 3 479 4120

Position details\: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions\: Guidelines

Further Information\: Department Website

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Location\: About Dunedin

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