Postdoctoral Fellow

Te Kura Putaiao Koiora| School of Biological Sciences Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Three year Fixed term position

Au Mahi | What You Will Do

Te Kura Putaiao Koiora| School of Biological Sciences has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in the research project "Phyto-Umwelt: Decoding the Multisensory World of Plants LT0004/2025-L (Human Frontier Science Program)", on plant ümvelt (sensing, detecting and decision-making) in multitrophic interactions. The fellowship is externally-funded for three years and will also involve extensive collaboration with project partners at Plant and Food Research Ltd.

You will be an integral part of the research team, focusing on undertaking research to examine how crop plants sense, detect and respond to arthropods at a distance. Specifically, you will work to develop and validate methods for assessing multimodal plant decision-making.

Mou | Who You Are

You will have completed a PhD in Sensory Ecology, or a closely related subject. You will have excellent communication skills and written English, the ability to work creatively and independently, and a strong research background.

We seek a highly motivated individual with:

• A strong research background in biotremology, arthropod behaviour, acoustics
• Expertise in laser vibrometry and modelling of complex systems
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• A publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
• A proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and non-scientific audiences
• The ability to work creatively and independently.

Mahi Ng tahi | Who You Will Work With

You will be mentored by Professor Ximena Nelson and located within the School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. For more information about our School and team, please visit us here - School of Biological Sciences | University of Canterbury

Ng Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tu, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more

For more information, please visit: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus For more information about Te Whare W nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: 14 June 2025 (midnight, NZ time) Applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, 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 WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Professor Ximena Nelson to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.

Appointable salary for a Post Doctoral Fellow will be $62,845 - $94,248 (pa)

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Information :

• Company : New Zealand Government
• Position : Postdoctoral Fellow
• Location : Canterbury
• Country : NZ