The Waikato Regional Council Chair in River Science - [Archived Advertisement]

Te Waiora, Freshwater Institute

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

The University of Waikato is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio, providing a full and dynamic university experience, distinctive in character, and pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge. We have a student population of over 12,000 and employ over 1500 academic and support staff.

The University is establishing a joint institute with NIWA, named Te Waiora, Freshwater Management Institute. Te Waiora will build on the University’s teaching and research mandate in freshwater science and related disciplines and also NIWA’s Crown expectation to be the lead Crown Research Institute in freshwater science. The institute will provide a substantial lift in the quality of freshwater decision-making and outcomes and also help inform strategies aimed at solving complex challenges in managing freshwater related issues. The institute will have a strong iwi focus through its association with other institutions.

This new position as Chair and Professor will reside within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. You will have broad and in-depth knowledge of river and catchment science and management and applicants will have specific expertise in at least two of the following areas; river and catchment ecosystem structure, function and processes; management of river and catchment ecosystems; river and catchment engineering relating to the hydro system, rehabilitation of river and catchment ecosystems; water quality and allocation models and impacts.

You will be PhD qualified in a relevant field,e.g Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering and be highly recognised for your contribution to the academic field at a national and international level through your demonstrated track record of high quality publications, other research contributions and presentations.

Additional essential requirements of this position are the ability to make a contribution to teaching at graduate level and in higher degree supervision and have demonstrated successful experience in an academic leadership role. Important attributes include success in attracting external research funding and experience in a crown research institute or similar research or industry provider.

Closing date: 14 February 2017.

Vacancy number: 360418

For more information and to apply, visit www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz