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Position Title
PostDoctoral Fellowship – ‘Influence of plant stress on methane oxidation in soils’

Reports To
Science Leader Forest Environment & Economics

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to carry out scientific research to investigate relationships between plant stress and methane oxidation by soil microbes to better understand the potential to manage methane oxidation in soils. The relationship between ethylene production in soils and methane oxidation will be examined, and the potential to manage this interaction through the selection of appropriate plant genotypes and land management strategies will be evaluated. In addition to the research, this position is responsible for aspects of experimental design, execution, analysis, interpretation, reporting and communication of results.

Organisational Values

Vital – We lead with vitality and positive attitude and thrive on professional and personal challenge. We are defined by our passion for our science and the drive to make a difference.

Innovative – We listen and debate with vigour and rigour to uncover new thinking to identify solutions that matter. We harness our diversity to deliver prosperity for New Zealand.

Collaborative – At the heart of the Scion culture is trust. We value and thrive on high trust, respectful partnerships with our colleagues, clients and communities.

Key Result Areas
(Key Accountabilities)
 Development of Detailed work plan.
 Development of soil gas sampling protocols
 Examining the interactions between ethylene and methane in relation to plant stress
 Develop case for determining feasibility of incorporating plants genetically modified with ACC deaminase genes into glasshouse trials
 Undertaking experiments outlined in the detailed work plan, including assessments of variation in soil methane concentrations with ACC deaminase activity across field sites
 Present at an International conference
 Prepare at least 3 significant scientific manuscripts.

Role Competencies
(The skills, knowledge and behaviours essential to achieve effective performance in the role)
The ideal candidate would have:
 PhD and research experience in assessing the composition of the soil atmosphere and the dynamics of multiple gases.
 Demonstrated experience working with ethylene and methane in the soil environment.
 Experience in isolating microbial species based on enzymatic capability
 Experience in working with genetically modified plants
 Excellent track record of successful publication in international journals.
 Competency in field sampling methods and working under difficult field conditions
 Demonstrated experience in design and implementation of experiments to examine plant soil interactions
 Timely management of research outputs and meeting deadlines

Relationships

 Internal
 Peter Clinton, Simeon Smaill, Daniel Gapes, Scion PostDoctoral Fellow project Manager and General Manager Manufacturing & Bioproducts

 External

 Tim Clough, Lincoln University

Financial Accountability
 Authority to spend – to be determined

 Budgetary Responsibility – Nil

People Management Responsibility

 Number of Direct Reports – Nil

Targets to be Achieved
 To be set on appointment.

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