Research Officer (Food Structure and Digestion)
- Employer
- MASSEY UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Salary
- $81,172 - $103,595
- Closing date
- 15 May 2025
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- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Office of the Provost
Palmerston North
The Riddet Institute is a world-best research centre in food and nutritional sciences, providing fundamental scientific understanding and training for a new generation of science leaders. The Institute integrates partner organisations (Massey University (host), Auckland and Otago Universities, AgResearch and Plant & Food Research) and disciplines, leading a "NZ Inc" approach to food research, and generates knowledge and capability that transforms the New Zealand food industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Officer to join our Food Structure team. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) position is fixed-term for two years. This position is based at our Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.
The successful candidate will conduct pioneering research to understand the digestion behaviour of various food products using in vitro dynamic digestion models. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the CoRE programme to enhance our understanding of the relationships between food structure, digestion, nutrition, and health.
The successful candidate will have:
A PhD in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry and Physiology, or related disciplines Demonstrated experience in dynamic in vitro digestion models Proficiency in using analytical tools such as chromatography (HPLC, GC), mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and spectroscopy for analysing digestion products Strong skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation Skills in data modelling (desirable) Effective communication and problem-solving skills Enthusiasm working with an interdisciplinary team Salary will be aligned with the Research Officer range, $81,172 - $103,595 (2024 range), commensurate with skills and experience. To view academic salary scales, please click here.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and multi-skilled team, generating knowledge and capability that transforms the New Zealand food sector. Apply now!
Closing date: 15 May 2025
Reference number: OP_FS_373_04/25
For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
Company
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!
- Telephone
- +(64)6 350 5701
- Location
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ALBANY HIGHWAY
ALBANY
0632
NZ
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