Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Planning, Hamilton

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The Environmental Planning Programme at Te Kura Toi School of Arts is seeking a talented, full-time Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in agent-based land-use modeling to join an innovative team of leading researchers. This is an exciting opportunity tocontribute to a groundbreaking 3-year project funded by the National Hazards Commission, focused on understanding future multi-hazard urban risk profiles.You will play a key role in driving research activities, collaborating with stakeholders, organizing meetings, and producing high-impact research outputs. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to seek new research and funding opportunities, making a significant contribution to advancing urban risk understanding.This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is initially fixed term for 18 months, with an ideal start date of June 2025. There is potential for extension based on continued funding availability. The annual salary for this role ranges from $87,500 to $104,322 (pro-rata), depending on your qualifications, skills, and experience.For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dr. Xinyu Fu at . All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? - Who are you?You hold a PhD (or are in the final stages of completion) in Urban Planning, Geography, Data Science, or a relevant discipline. You are passionate about developing cutting-edge methods to bridge the gap between research evidence and planning practice in the land use/hazard risk management space. You bring strong skills in programming and/or agent-based or mathematical modelling and can work effectively with both researchers and practitioners to deliver high-quality research and impactful outputs.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about one of these roles but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or to just apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Ko wai mātou? - Who are we? The Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences includes Te Kura School of Arts, Te Piringa Faculty of Law, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychology, and Te Kura Aronui School of Social Sciences. TheDivision also has two research institutes: Te Ngira the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and Te Puna Haumaru the New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science (NZISCS).He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.Ko te Tangata - For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.Applications Close on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. Requisition number: 1002585 #J-18808-Ljbffr