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Dear all,
See below for information about this exciting vacancy in Forest Entomology in New Zealand.
Additional information on the position description and how to apply can be obtained at
https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/9nhT8/Senior-Scientis…
Senior Scientist, Forest Entomology - Scion
[https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/blob/?bm=glry&id=0dbdprxjf6lijdqv…]
The Scion Forest Protection team is currently looking for a Senior Forest Entomologist.
This exciting role will undertake fundamental and applied research to protect New Zealand
plantation forests from entomological threats both now and into the future.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and lead research programmes
that focus on the biology and ecology of forest insects and strategies for mitigating the
impact of current and potential future pests.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead innovative research via laboratory and field trials related to either
general forest entomology or more specifically forest insect risk assessment, insect
functional ecology, surveillance, or long-term pest management.
* Develop new and original research programmes and ideas with the Research Leader
and Forest Protection team.
* Demonstrate science impact by disseminating research findings through scientific
publications and presentations at national and international events.
* Generate collaboration within and across the research sub-portfolio project teams
towards successful deliverables.
* Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate there is the potential to
lead and manage staff in an area of research speciality.
* Create a team culture of high-performance excellence and be a role model of the
Scion values.
An ideal candidate will bring:
* A PhD in entomology or invertebrate biology with more than 10 years proven
experience in planted or natural forest systems, biodiversity, community ecology, or
forest biosecurity.
* International experience and networks in the relevant research areas.
* Proven leadership and experience in the design of high quality science
programmes.
* A proven track record in publishing high quality science publications.
* A great communicator that is skilled talking to groups and individuals, including
conference presentations, external stakeholders and industry as well as Science Leaders,
Research Leaders, General Managers and team members.
* Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective
solutions; probes all sources for answers; can see hidden problems; provides honest
analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
* Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback;
gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; and is receptive
to talking about shortcomings.
* Expert knowledge of NZ's science system and experience in working with the
commercial forestry sector and biosecurity system and their end-users and clients is
desirable.
* Confidence in experimental design, as well as analysis and visualisation of data
for publication using R, SAS or similar is preferable.
Scion specialises in research, science and technology development that applies to forest
ecosystems and forest growing, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead planted
forest research, new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the
establishment of a broader based circular bio-economy. Scion's Forest Protection team
plays a key role as we strive to protect NZ's plantation and urban forests from the
challenges of insects, diseases, and fire.
Stephen Pawson, PhD
Research Leader Entomology
Scion
10 Kyle Street, P.O Box 29-237, Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand
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