Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

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.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Environment at the University of Auckland invites applications for a permanent position of Lecturer in Geographic Information Science. To be considered for this role applicants will need to have PhD in a relevant field, as well a track record of research as demonstrated by scholarly publications and, potentially, external research grants.

We seek a dynamic researcher and educator with strengths in geocomputation, spatial data science, remote sensing and/or spatial big data analytics whose scholarship and teaching apply advanced computational approaches to issues in both natural and social environments. The successful candidate will join the School of Environment, and as such should complement the school’s existing strengths in environmental modelling, applied remote sensing, spatial statistics, and data science.

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), permanent role
Remuneration: L4 - L7; $95,441 - $103,904 negotiable on experience and qualifications

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

 We are seeking a person who has an ability and desire to bring a multi-scale and approach that links with researchers from a range of disciplines. Research experience in NZ and/or Asia Pacific may be an advantage.

Candidates who complement our existing strengths in remote sensing, spatial movement analytics, urban analytics, spatial statistics, 3D geovisualization, critical and qualitative, and computational methods are encouraged to apply.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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 several other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 30 July 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website.

Equity

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 to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz