Senior Scientist

Permanent Full time

Christchurch Science Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

- Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging role that will help drive innovation and deliver applied research solutions in microbiological food safety?

If the answer is yes and you are looking for your next career move, we can offer you:

• a chance to make a difference
• an interesting, diverse and vibrant environment
• active work/life policies including family-friendly initiatives and flexible hours
• ongoing personal development
• a world-class multidisciplinary team to work with

In return, we are seeking a Senior Scientist in the Food Microbiology area. The successful candidate will:

·         have a PhD with experience in a key area of food microbiology

·         initiate and/or contribute to development and delivery of research objectives and applied science projects

·         possess a strong collaborative ethic

·         have proven written and oral communication skills.

Experience or knowledge of food microbiology and its contribution to risk assessment would be useful.

To find out more about this position (and others) and to register your application online please visit our website www.esrcareers.cri.nz  (refer vacancy ).

Closing date for applications is Friday 26^th February 2010.

ESR is a progressive Crown Research Institute with core business in Forensic Science and Environmental Health.

A pre-employment drug-screen and police records check are conditions of employment. 

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