The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across six diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students’ study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. Our staff and students can connect with our flagship Tuākana, Women in Science, Parenting and Rainbow networks, and our Waipapa Marae.
At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics, we develop cutting-edge technologies in optics and photonics, explore the quantum physics of ultracold atoms and single photons, discover planets around distant stars, work on understanding the Earth’s changing climate, probe the interior of volcanoes, model the behaviour of advanced materials, and explore the origin and contents of the Universe.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are currently looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Physics to take up a position in one of the following strategic priority areas of the Department:
- Physics education research,
- Quantum optics and quantum information,
- Biophotonics and/or medical physics,
- Astrophysics and/or space technology.
This role will be suited to an outstanding scientist with a demonstrable research track-record in one (or more) of the priority areas listed above and experience in teaching of core physics concepts.
You will establish a high-quality research programme within your area of specialization and play a key role in delivering and refining a strong teaching programme in physics. You will also build and maintain a productive, supportive, and equitable working and learning environment within the Department, Faculty and University.
This is a permanent, full-time 1 FTE (40 hours per week) role.
Remuneration for each position is listed below and will be experience dependant:
Lecturer $94,981 to $113,463
Senior Lecturer $ 120,752 to $124,863
More information about this role is available in the Position Description
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
The Department of Physics is home to New Zealand’s leading and largest programme in physics, with concentrations in geophysics and climate physics; fundamental physics and astrophysics; complex systems and condensed matter; atomic, molecular and optical physics; and the physics of measurement and materials.
Members of the Department work closely with scientists in related disciplines at the University and at other New Zealand institutions, including National Centres of Research Excellence (e.g. the Dodd-Walls Centre and the MacDiarmid Institute). The Department has a strong commitment to building a positive and supportive working and learning environment for researchers, students and staff.
The Department hosts several experimental research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, especially in fields related to optics and photonics, including atom optics. The Pūnaha Ātea | Auckland Space Institute has resources for executing space missions and developing applications, and the Department has strong connections with and principal investigator positions in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Significant national high-performance computing resources are also available to University of Auckland researchers.
He kōrero mōu | About you
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in physics or a closely related subject and a strong track record as a researcher in one (or more) of the priority areas listed above.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- Evidence of attracting, supporting and supervising post-graduate and PhD research students
- Demonstrable success in attracting external funding
- A demonstrable commitment to teaching and engagement with pedagogical innovation in physics
- Demonstrable evidence of academic leadership and building and maintaining an equitable and supportive working and learning environment.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- Over 300 different career development courses and programmes
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits
