Groundwater Geochemist
The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS) is New Zealand’s
premier provider of research and development in geoscience and isotope
sciences. As a Crown Research Institute (CRI) GNS is a company owned by the
New Zealand Government.

We are seeking a Groundwater Geochemist to actively pursue research
opportunities associated with New Zealand’s National Groundwater Monitoring
Programme (NGMP). The position, which is based at our Wairakei Research
Centre, involves liaising with groundwater staff at regional regulatory
authorities and working with hydrogeologists, isotope scientists, and
modellers conducting research into groundwater quality. This involves
sampling and interpreting groundwater chemical information from a wide
variety of New Zealand’s aquifers.

To be considered for this position you must have an advanced postgraduate
research qualification in a relevant discipline and experience working in a
research organisation or consulting environment. You should also be able to
demonstrate:

an ability to interpret geological hydrochemical and geological data;
competence in applying groundwater chemical techniques to understanding
regional-scale aquifer systems;
experience with computer interpretation of hydrochemical measurements;
research competence supported by a publication history
that you can work individually and as part of a team
flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure

Further information on GNS and this position can be obtained from David
Brown on (+644) 570 4733 or from www.gns.cri.nz/careers. Applications
including a covering letter, CV and a completed application form should be
forwarded to:

Human Resource Consultant
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences
PO Box 30 368
Lower Hutt
New Zealand

or emailed to [log in to unmask]

Closing date: 30 June 2001.