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Research Scientist - Pavements and Materials

WSP Lower Hutt On-site senior temporary

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Description

We have a six-month fixed-term opportunity for a Research Scientist to join our Research and Innovation Team in Petone, Wellington.

The role will provide additional technical capacity to support the delivery of key research and innovation programmes. You will contribute to technical research, testing coordination, data analysis, and reporting, helping the team maintain programme schedules and reduce the risk of delays.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of research and testing programmes.
  • Undertake experimental and analytical work.
  • Coordinate testing activities and resources.
  • Analyse technical data and prepare reports and presentations.
  • Deliver assigned work to agreed quality, budget, and timeframes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, research partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • A relevant postgraduate qualification in chemistry or materials science is preferred.
  • A minimum of ten years' relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a postgraduate qualification.
  • Current, clean driver's licence.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours across five days per week.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • postgraduate qualification in chemistry or materials science

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96340

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