Research Scientist - Pavements and Materials

WSP; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Petone (Wellington) is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in pavements and materials for a six-month fixed-term role. The position supports research delivery, testing coordination and data reporting within the Research and Innovation Team.

The successful applicant will conduct experimental/analytical work, coordinate testing and collaborate with internal teams and partners to meet quality, budget, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in chemistry or materials science is preferred.
• A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a postgraduate qualification.

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.

Skills

Experimental work

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Postgraduate qualification in chemistry or materials science

Ten years’ experience as alternative

Job description

Research Scientist - Pavements and Materials

Job Description

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Research Scientist – Pavements & Materials | Petone, Wellington

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

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

About You

• 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.

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

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