Assistant Technologist – Environment

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and keen learner to join us as an Assistant Technologist to operate and maintain the School of Environment X-ray analytical Research Laboratories in our Microcharacterisation Facility.

In this role, you will be supporting postgraduate students and academic staff, but also the wider University on a wide range of exciting research projects.

With support from your team you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, technical support and operation of key research equipment, including, but not limited to:

• Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF)
• Cox Analytical Itrax Core Scanner
• X-ray Preparation facilities

Along with running a state of the art laboratory, you will provide strong analytical expertise and training to users who could be academics, students or commercial users. You will also ensure compliance and health and safety requirements are met.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia and undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological and computational sciences.

Te Kura Mātai Taiao, the School of Environment, is home to a vibrant group of students, academics and professional staff pursuing diverse interests in the social and natural worlds. Along with our internationally recognised disciplinary programmes in Geography, Geology, Geophysics and Geographical Information Science, we offer interdisciplinary programmes in Earth Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science and Environmental Change.

The School of Environment technical team is made up of; 2 Technologists, 5 Senior Technicians and 1Technician whosupportstaff and research students using our shared spaces.The team are highly skilled with specialities in environmental chemistry, electron microprobe analysis, palaeontology, GIS, geography, earth science, lapidary preparation, sedimentology, hydrology and field operations. The team collaborates with academic staff to deliver high-quality research and data analysis in over 30 speciality research laboratories.

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Geochemistry, Earth Science or a related discipline with essential experience with X-ray fluorescence (XRF).

• Some experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting scientific analytical equipment and facilities
• Excellent communication skills as you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders
• A positive can-do attitude and a team player nature

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visitStaff Benefits.

Please reach out to Neil Constable via [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of

Additional Information

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit theImmigration New Zealand websiteor theNew Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go towww.equity.auckland.ac.nz.