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Research Officer - Feast

Employer
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Location
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Salary
$81,172 - $103,595 (NZD)
Closing date
28 Aug 2024
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The Food Experience and Sensory Testing (Feast) lab in the School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, Massey University, is seeking applicants to apply for a 1FTE 12-month fixed-term position in Consumer and Sensory Science as a Research Officer in its exciting state-of-the-art laboratory.

The successful applicant will work with researchers on its Consumer Dimensions of Future Foods projects and contribute to a culture of research success and excellence within Feast. They will be supervised by Professor Joanne Hort but work alongside other researchers in the team.

We require applicants to have:

  • a Masters or PhD qualification in Food Science/Technology or relevant related disciplines is preferred. Applicants without postgraduate qualifications may be offered a Junior Research Officer role
  • a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis in sensory and consumer science is needed, along with prior experience in running Consumer sensory studies as well as manuscript preparation and reporting on research findings
  • experience working in a collaborative team environment is essential.

The salary range for this role is $81,172 - $103,595 (NZD). Salary will be negotiable by background/experience.

Further enquiries should be directed to: Professor Joanne Hort, School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, Massey University. Email j.hort@massey.ac.nz or Phone 06-951-6241

Please apply via our Massey careers page and not directly to Joanne Hort. Applications close on 25th August 2024 but will be reviewed upon receipt and appointments may be made prior to the closing date.

Closing date: 28 August 2024

Reference number: CS_FESTT_631_07/24

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz

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Massey is New Zealand’s defining university. With a proud 80-year tradition of academic excellence, we are now looking forward to our future as a world leading university - full of pioneers whose work is constantly shifting the boundaries of tertiary education. Massey is committed to taking responsibility for finding solutions to some of the world's most difficult problems by drawing together our expertise and research, and making it available to decision makers.

Massey is known for its

  • ground breaking research
  • the applied nature of many of our teaching and research programmes
  • contribution to land-based industries
  • distinctive mix of campus-based, distance and international teaching
  • commitment to innovation
  • close links with the community

Ranked as the most attractive employer brand in New Zealand in the education category at the 2013 and 2014 Randstad Awards, we are committed to our staff and we offer them a wealth of opportunities for a rewarding career - not just a job.  We currently employ over 3,500 people, both full and part-time, at our three main campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Each campus has a different local culture and distinct ‘focus’, The Auckland campus is known as the Innovation campus, Palmerston North, the AgriFood and UniverCITY Campus and Wellington the Creative Capital.  The link that ties the University across the three campuses is our shared vision:

“To be New Zealand’s defining university and a world leader in higher education and scholarship”

At Massey, we embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally. Our people are instrumental in working collaboratively and creatively to help us to achieve our strategic priorities. That’s why we look for the best and brightest individuals to join our team. We are now looking forward to our future - so come join us in shaping the future of the new New Zealand, and help us to make a difference in the world in a positive practical way!

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+(64)6 350 5701
Location
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