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Two job openings at GNS Science New Zealand - Head of Volcanology and Head of Tectonophysics
From: Gill Jolly <G.Jolly@xxxxxxxxxx>Two job openings at GNS Science New Zealand - Head of Volcanology and Head of Tectonophysics
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Head of Department — Volcanology
Taupo, New Zealand
Are you an experienced leader in volcanology?
GNS Science is seeking a person who has both people leadership and scientific experience. You will be responsible for a team of 15 staff with expertise in volcano monitoring and research and volcanic hazard and risk assessment. Scientists in the department work on the GeoNet Project, and are funded from natural hazards core-funded research programmes, by the Earthquake Commission biennial grants programme and through other research grants. Through this research and linked technology transfer activity across the Natural Hazards Division we are working towards reducing the impact of volcanic hazards and making New Zealand more resilient.
The Head of Department is responsible for:
· Strategic leadership of the Department;
· Management of people, with an emphasis on creating a culture of high performance;
· Management of assets, intellectual property and information;
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders;
· Developing the Department’s budget and tracking financial performance; and
· Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading research and consultancy projects.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
· A PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree in volcanology or a closely related discipline;
· Excellent people leadership and relationship management skills;
· Business acumen and the ability to identify and capitalise on new research and technology transfer opportunities; and
· An excellent track record of success in geological hazards research.
Applications close on 30 September 2014.
Head of Department — Tectonophysics
Wellington, New Zealand
Are you an experienced leader in geophysics?
GNS Science is seeking a person who has both people leadership and scientific experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 26 staff with expertise in seismology, geophysics, geodesy, crustal geodynamics, earthquake and volcano deformation modelling, hazard assessment, and tsunami modelling. Scientists in the department work closely with the GeoNet Project, and are funded from natural hazards and plate tectonics core-funded research programmes, by the Earthquake Commission biennial grants programme and through Marsden Fund research grants. Through this research and linked technology transfer activity across the Natural Hazards Division we are working towards reducing the impact of natural hazards and making New Zealand more resilient.
The Head of Department is responsible for:
· Strategic leadership of the Department,
· Management of people, with an emphasis on creating a culture of high performance;
· Management of assets, intellectual property and information;
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders;
· Developing the Department’s budget and tracking financial performance; and
· Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading research and consultancy projects.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
· A PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree in earth sciences or a closely related discipline;
· Excellent people leadership and relationship management skills;
· Business acumen and the ability to identify and capitalise on new research and technology transfer opportunities; and
· An excellent track record of success in geological hazards research.
Applications close on 30 September 2014.
For more information on both positions, see the website:
https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/gns-science/about-us
Or if you are at Cities on Volcanoes in Yogya, look out for me for a chat.
_______________________________
Dr Gill Jolly
General Manager, Natural Hazards Division
GNS Science
Te Pu Ao
1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, P O Box 30 368, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand
T +64 4 570 1444, F +64 4 570 1440
g.jolly@xxxxxxxxxx
www.gns.cri.nz
Taupo, New Zealand
Are you an experienced leader in volcanology?
GNS Science is seeking a person who has both people leadership and scientific experience. You will be responsible for a team of 15 staff with expertise in volcano monitoring and research and volcanic hazard and risk assessment. Scientists in the department work on the GeoNet Project, and are funded from natural hazards core-funded research programmes, by the Earthquake Commission biennial grants programme and through other research grants. Through this research and linked technology transfer activity across the Natural Hazards Division we are working towards reducing the impact of volcanic hazards and making New Zealand more resilient.
The Head of Department is responsible for:
· Strategic leadership of the Department;
· Management of people, with an emphasis on creating a culture of high performance;
· Management of assets, intellectual property and information;
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders;
· Developing the Department’s budget and tracking financial performance; and
· Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading research and consultancy projects.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
· A PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree in volcanology or a closely related discipline;
· Excellent people leadership and relationship management skills;
· Business acumen and the ability to identify and capitalise on new research and technology transfer opportunities; and
· An excellent track record of success in geological hazards research.
Applications close on 30 September 2014.
Head of Department — Tectonophysics
Wellington, New Zealand
Are you an experienced leader in geophysics?
GNS Science is seeking a person who has both people leadership and scientific experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 26 staff with expertise in seismology, geophysics, geodesy, crustal geodynamics, earthquake and volcano deformation modelling, hazard assessment, and tsunami modelling. Scientists in the department work closely with the GeoNet Project, and are funded from natural hazards and plate tectonics core-funded research programmes, by the Earthquake Commission biennial grants programme and through Marsden Fund research grants. Through this research and linked technology transfer activity across the Natural Hazards Division we are working towards reducing the impact of natural hazards and making New Zealand more resilient.
The Head of Department is responsible for:
· Strategic leadership of the Department,
· Management of people, with an emphasis on creating a culture of high performance;
· Management of assets, intellectual property and information;
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders;
· Developing the Department’s budget and tracking financial performance; and
· Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading research and consultancy projects.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
· A PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree in earth sciences or a closely related discipline;
· Excellent people leadership and relationship management skills;
· Business acumen and the ability to identify and capitalise on new research and technology transfer opportunities; and
· An excellent track record of success in geological hazards research.
Applications close on 30 September 2014.
For more information on both positions, see the website:
https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/gns-science/about-us
Or if you are at Cities on Volcanoes in Yogya, look out for me for a chat.
_______________________________
Dr Gill Jolly
General Manager, Natural Hazards Division
GNS Science
Te Pu Ao
1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, P O Box 30 368, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand
T +64 4 570 1444, F +64 4 570 1440
g.jolly@xxxxxxxxxx
www.gns.cri.nz
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