Kairuruku | Research Assistant

• Are you passionate about demonstrating sustainable measurement and how to effect low-impact solutions?
• Do you have a Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability or equivalent?
• Have you got effective and efficient organisational skills and time management?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Research Assistant to join Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time role, but we may consider a part-time role for an applicant with the required experience.

The successful candidate will provide research assistance to the Pūkenga - Lecturer in Architectural Science and Sustainable Systems Design for research work exploring life cycle assessment methods by assisting with the performance of the following tasks.

Key responsibilities:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling in OpenLCA for various products, materials, and impact assessment methods.
• Preparing Iterative LCA modelling reports for high carbon life cycle stages.
• Carrying out a comparative review of impact assessment methods as directed.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Have a passion or an interest in demonstrating sustainable measurement and how to effect low-impact solutions.
• Have a Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability or equivalent.
• High level of familiarity with, and understanding of, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
• Ideally have some experience producing Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) reports.
• Ideally be currently enrolled in a PhD exploring a similar study area.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to get things done, to use own initiative and work out how to make things work.
• Effective and efficient organisational skills and time management.
• High level of expertise in preparing technical reports and completing academic or industry research.
• Proven experience working with open-source software for sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
• Demonstrated ability in carrying out life cycle assessments in OpenLCA.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team provides a diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including professional development opportunities.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary

Close Date for Vacancy: 16 September 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Dr Nilesh Bakshi (04 463 9649, Nilesh.Bakshi@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Kairuruku - Research Assistant, #1864). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter, and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.