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Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry - Te Kura Mātai Matū |The School of Chemical Sciences

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Your applicationOpen nowLecturer in Analytical Chemistry - Te Kura Mātai Matū |The School of Chemical SciencesUniversity of Auckland · Auckland, New Zealand

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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the top 90 science faculties worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world.

Our staff and students can connect with our flagship groups including Tuākana, Rainbow, Women of Colour, Māori, Pacific, Muslim, and Disabled Staff network and our Waipapa Marae.

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Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Analytical Chemistry programme is hosted in Te Kura Mātai Matū |The School of Chemical Sciences, the largest chemistry-related department in New Zealand, with over 30 permanent academic staff and over 150 PhD students. The School has a very strong international reputation in research, with collaborations spanning the globe, and it has a high-quality research infrastructure. As well as our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Analytical Chemistry – including Forensic Science and Environmental Science – we also offer postgraduate programmes in Food Science, Green Chemical Science, Medicinal Chemistry and Wine Science that could provide collaborative research opportunities for successful candidates. The School is committed to teaching excellence and to building connections with our community. We are striving to reflect the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae, and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.

More information about the School and the researchers in our School can be found on our webpage: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/about-the-faculty/school-of-chemical-sciences.html

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a permanent academic faculty member at the Lecturer level in Analytical Chemistry. The appointment will be within the broad area of analytical chemistry. Candidates will be considered on their merits, with the primary criteria for selection detailed below. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to teaching and research in the applied disciplines in the School, including forensic and environmental chemistry, and have a clear vision of how their research plan will be implemented in a New Zealand context.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position. The appointees will be required to contribute to our offshore teaching commitments, including travel to other countries, as part of the role.

The remuneration is between (L1) $99,788 – (L7) $119,204 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Selection Criteria: The successful candidate will be selected based on demonstrating the following criteria:

  • you have the potential to become a world-class researcher in your respective field of analytical chemistry with purposeful and impactful research of relevance in the real world.
  • you have the potential to implement modern methods relating to analytical chemistry, with an independent research programme funded by external grants, and strong research collaborations with other institutions and industry.
  • you have the potential to become a teacher and supervisor who reflects the latest advances in analytical chemistry and your field with a commitment to innovative teaching, including navigating the use of AI as a teaching and research tool, supervision excellence, and contributing to research-informed teaching and supervision within the broad area of analytical chemistry.
  • you are interested and are active in dimensions beyond research and teaching; for example, mentoring and advising students and colleagues, public outreach, engaging with industry, and science communication.
  • you are collaborative and collegial – willing to support the successful operation of the analytical chemistry and forensic science programmes within the School.
  • you have a high-level understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in a university context.

We are looking for an applicant with a conferred PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry or a closely related discipline.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is in the heart of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, a harbour-side city with rich cultural diversity, beaches, islands, iconic volcanoes, and lush forests. Auckland is consistently ranked in the top tier in global quality of life surveys.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
  • Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
  • A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, relocation support if required, and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 13th November 2026 to be considered.

To apply for this role, please upload the following four documents:

  1. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position explicitly addressing each of the selection criteria above (1-2 pages).
  2. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor/manager). Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.
  3. A separate statement which includes your research vision for the next 5 years, including the potential for collaborations within the School, the wider University of Auckland and Industry, and plans to obtain research funding support (1-2 pages).
  4. A separate statement which includes your philosophy on teaching, supervision, and student support (1-2 pages).

Please look at the School’s webpage (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/about-the-faculty/school-of-chemical-sciences.html) for further information, and contact the Head of School, Prof Duncan McGillivray ([email protected]) or Prof SallyAnn Harbison ([email protected]) if you have other questions. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

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