Geotechnical Laboratory Research Engineer

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Detail information about job Geotechnical Laboratory Research Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Provide high quality specialised technical services
• Work alongside members of a diverse academic community
• Enrich your own professional and personal development

Geotechnical Laboratory Research Engineer
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team in the Geotechnical Laboratory in the College of Engineering.

The role of the Research Engineer is to provide high quality specialised technical services and effective operational management of the Geotechnical Research Laboratory so that the needs of staff, students and external clients are met. This role is multi-faceted and includes research, providing ad hoc specialist guidance to students and staff, and the design, development, commissioning and maintenance of equipment.

Examples of potential activities are:

• Research best-practices in other leading geotechnical laboratories around the world and work with students and academics to ensure that the work being carried out at the University of Canterbury is world-class
• Work with academics and students to develop new experimental techniques. (i.e. advanced visualization with transparent soils)
• Performing element tests or other experiments to enrich existing and new datasets
• Liaise with external clients interested in engaging the laboratory for element testing
• Contribute to funding bid applications in terms of writing, technical review and assessment

Candidates must:

• Hold a Master's Degree or higher level qualification in Engineering that is relevant to advanced geotechnical laboratory testing and development of mechanical/geotechnical systems
• Have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the engineering research environment and of technical experimental design
• Have an advanced knowledge with the use of advanced soil testing devices and/or mechanical systems and/or equipment development
• Demonstrate self-motivation in delivering high quality results

The College of Engineering has just completed a three year long, $163 million investment of its engineering specialist laboratory wings and main teaching spaces. Staff and students now have access to some of the best modern facilities and technologies for teaching, learning and research in the southern hemisphere. Every area has been designed with the principles of highly flexible learning spaces, collaborative open areas and engineering on display.

The closing date for this position is: 23rd July 2018

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 fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

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 Nikki Gibbs, Recruitment Coordinator [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.