Meat Science Postdoc: Rapid Quality Tech & Data Analytics

Lincoln University; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Five weeks of paid leave per year

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Southern Cross benefits

On-campus gym

On-site early childhood centre

Vibrant campus lifestyle

Job summary

Lincoln University seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Meat Science Research to join a collaborative, industry-funded programme based at the Lincoln Campus. The role focuses on rapid meat quality measurement technologies for commercial processing environments, delivering high-quality scientific outcomes.

Based in the Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, you will conduct field and in-house experiments, manage data, contribute to publications, and help advance practical meat-processing

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection, processing and analysis within a research environment.
• Proven ability to follow research protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Strong data management and computer skills, including the use of research-related software & machine learning.
• Experience working collaboratively within a research team and sharing knowledge with others.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Availability to undertake field work in Waipara and Lincoln.
• Willingness to travel to Australia for project meetings and activities.
• A current driver's licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting field and in-house experiments and ensuring high standards of quality control
• Collecting, analysing, reporting research data and developing model(s) for prediction.
• Planning and managing phases of research activity independently to meet milestones
• Contributing to scientific publications and research outputs
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues and technical team members
• Identifying opportunities to improve research methods and techniques

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Research protocols

Data management

Machine learning

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Field work

Travel

Driver's licence

Job description

Lincoln University seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Meat Science Research to join a collaborative, industry-funded programme based at the Lincoln Campus. The role focuses on rapid meat quality measurement technologies for commercial processing environments, delivering high-quality scientific outcomes.

Based in the Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, you will conduct field and in-house experiments, manage data, contribute to publications, and help advance practical meat-processing