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UC is shaping the future for NZ’s Creative Economy. Would you like to be involved in forging the development of a new educational discipline in NZ’s creative landscape?ChristchurchPost date: 06 Dec 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: General Mgmt/Executive, Project ManagementWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow in the areas of tsunami and wildfire evacuation. More specifically, you will be involved in the Smart Ideas project “Agent models of tsunami evacuation behaviour to improve planning and preparedness”. You will assist PhD students with the development of a multimodal tsunami evacuation model and Virtual Reality (VR) visualisation of modelling results. You will also be involved in the Endeavour Fund project “Extreme wildfire: Our new reality – Are we ready?”. In this project, you will collect and analyse data on wildfire preparedness, which will involve the use of questionnaires, interviews, and/or focus group sessions.ChristchurchPost date: 23 Nov 2021Close date: 30 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Engineering, Information Technology, Research & Development, Science & TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Condensed Matter Physics / Materials Science
Contribute to teaching in physics and materials science and collaborate with other academics in the School’s teaching and research activities in Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences.ChristchurchPost date: 22 Nov 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He pūkenga, he hiahia nōu ki te mahi a te Kaiārahi Māori? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. As Kaiārahi Māori you will play an integral role leading and supporting all College and Service Units to drive strategic outputs for Māori and to embed Māori knowledge and learning content in contexts across UC.ChristchurchPost date: 22 Nov 2021Close date: 12 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Education & TrainingWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Kaiāwhina | Student Library Assistant
The Puna (Library) is seeking enthusiastic UC students to provide excellent customer service for library users between 5pm to 11pm, and support access to library learning spaces during the semester.ChristchurchPost date: 15 Nov 2021Close date: 02 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Administration, Advertising, Arts & Media, Communications, Contact Centre, Library, Marketing, Sales / Relationship Management, Works, Trades & ServicesWork Type: Fixed term part-time
Postdoctoral Fellow in Transportation
We have an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow to undertake research in the field of transportation engineering. You will have the opportunity to drive research in a broad range of areas, contributing to the on-going research in the Multi-modal integrated traffic and demand management in the era of connected and automated vehicles project.ChristchurchPost date: 08 Nov 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: EngineeringWork Type: Fixed term full-time
This is an opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) team in a unique and varied role, as part of its end-to-end services that facilitate and support research and innovation at UC.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Administration, Project ManagementWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Provide efficient and professional administration services and advice to the Director of Research & Innovation, staff, students and visitors. The role will support the promotion of Research & Innovation by engaging in understanding the operations of the Department and its staff and building proactive relationships.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: AdministrationWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Kaiwawao Matua | Senior Legal Counsel / Lawyer – Commercial and IP
We have immediate opening for Senior Legal Counsel in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor to assist with providing commercial legal advice.ChristchurchPost date: 15 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: LegalWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Bioinformatics
Do you have a passion for and expertise in bioinformatics? This is an invitation from the University of Canterbury to apply for a senior position as Senior Lecturer / Professor / Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences in the College of Science.ChristchurchPost date: 15 Dec 2021Close date: 31 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Associate Professor, Education & Training, Professor, Science & TechnologyWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Professional Programmes Administrator
The School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing is seeking an energetic and experienced Administrator to provide administration support to our Professional Programmes in Psychology, as well as overall administration support to the School.ChristchurchPost date: 15 Dec 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: AdministrationWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) part-time
Kaitohutohu Oranga Nohonga | Accommodation Wellbeing Advisor
We have an exciting opportunity for an advisor to support the development and provision of UC’s ākonga accommodation and wellbeing processes, practices, training and development for kaimahi (staff) and Taurima (residential advisors).ChristchurchPost date: 15 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Student ServicesWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Social Media and Emerging Online Technologies
Conduct research on social media and other emerging online technologies; seek external funding to support staff and student research; teach one undergraduate and one postgraduate course on the psychology of social media and other emerging technologies; supervise research related to social media or other online technologies; and assist with academic initiatives within the School and the UniversityChristchurchPost date: 15 Dec 2021Close date: 15 Feb 2022 23:55Expertise: Lecturer, Senior LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Support the transition to cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications and PeopleSoft human capital management applications, and manage the impact on our existing systems and processes.ChristchurchPost date: 14 Dec 2021Close date: 14 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Finance, Information TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who will take pride in providing exceptional professional support to our University Council?ChristchurchPost date: 09 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: AdministrationWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-timeLecturer in HCI / UXJoin a strong and forward-looking Department, dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. Contribute to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) subjects and other undergraduate subjects. You will develop a strong research programme, including supervising postgraduate students and seeking external research funding.ChristchurchPost date: 07 Dec 2021Close date: 31 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow in synthetic biology as part of a Smart Ideas Project funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This position involves leading the project’s laboratory-based synthetic biology research by using molecular biology and analytical chemistry techniques to understand and manipulate fungal biosynthetic pathways for the production of nisin and other compounds for enteric methane mitigation.ChristchurchPost date: 21 Dec 2021Close date: 23 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Science & TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Our Research & Innovation (R&I) team have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the R&I Leadership Team. In this position, you will facilitate process improvement initiatives, provide analysis and guidance to support the R&I team and UC.ChristchurchPost date: 21 Dec 2021Close date: 09 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: General Mgmt/Executive, Project ManagementWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Environmental Engineering Technician
As Environmental Laboratory and Field Support Technician you will be responsible for providing high quality specialised technical services and effective operational management to water quality instrumentation and field support efforts. The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching.ChristchurchPost date: 20 Dec 2021Close date: 23 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: TechnicianWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Tautāwhi | Personal Assistant to Executive Dean
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who will take pride in providing exceptional professional administrative support to the Amo Matua | Executive Dean and Faculty leadership team, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of HealthChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 30 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: AdministrationWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Amo Matua | Executive Dean – Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Applications are invited for the role of Amo Matua | Executive Dean, Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering, a position that is part of the Ohu Whakahaere | Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Tumu Whakarae | Vice Chancellor. The role of Executive Dean is to champion the University’s future vision for the Faculty in alignment with the UC Strategy, through leadership that is participatory and inclusive.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 23 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Associate Professor, ProfessorWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Amo Matua | Executive Dean – Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Applications are invited for the role of Amo Matua | Executive Dean, Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts, a position that is part of the Ohu Whakahaere | Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Tumu Whakarae | Vice Chancellor. The role of Executive Dean is to champion the University’s future vision for the Faculty in alignment with the UC Strategy, through leadership that is participatory and inclusive.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 06 Feb 2022 23:55Expertise: Associate Professor, ProfessorWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Amo Matua | Executive Dean – Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science
Applications are invited for the role of Amo Matua | Executive Dean, Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science, a position that is part of the Ohu Whakahaere | Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Tumu Whakarae | Vice Chancellor. The role of Executive Dean is to champion the University’s future vision for the Faculty in alignment with the UC Strategy, through leadership that is participatory and inclusive.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 23 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Associate Professor, ProfessorWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to join the Engagement team.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Education & Training, Sales / Relationship ManagementWork Type: Fixed term part-time
Future Student Advisor (Christchurch)
Are you passionate about helping young adults and their whānau navigate their future? Do you enjoy engaging and meeting with people from all walks of life? Can you work independently within a high performing, supportive team environment?ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Sales / Relationship ManagementWork Type: Fixed term full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a team leader with operational experience and excellent interpersonal skills to provide leadership to the Admissions Team, and ensure the efficient and effective application of policy in the area of Admissions.ChristchurchPost date: 17 Dec 2021Close date: 16 Jan 2022 23:55Expertise: Education & Training, General Mgmt/Executive, Student ServicesWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time