Who we are
| Ko wai mātouThe Department of Geology, which dates back to the founding of our university in 1869, is located in the heart of the University of Otago’s Victorian campus.
The staff in our collegial department cover a wide range of Earth Science research areas.
Together, we teach into well-regarded broad-reaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
We pride ourselves on research-informed teaching with substantial field and laboratory components and an emphasis on encouraging independent research.
We make the most of our location adjacent to the geological wonders of New Zealand’s South Island and the Southern Ocean, and close links to Antarctica.
This is an opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make globally significant contributions in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic department and university.
Our department is home to a wide range of geological facilities and is supported by an exceptional team of professional staff.
Facilities include the Centre for Trace Element Analysis, the Otago Repository for Core Analysis, the Otago Paleomagnetic Research Facility, a Scanning Electron Microscope Facilty, and a world-class paleontological preparation lab linked to our Geology Museum.
We also offer resources for seismic fieldwork, field-based teaching and research, geochemical and rock laboratories, and one of New Zealand’s leading rock preparation and thin section centres.
Our research also benefits from access to the university’s fleet of vessels, including the ocean-going RV Polaris II.
Further details | Pūroko
There is one full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position available, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum.
We anticipate that the successful applicant will be able to start in July 2026; however, the appointment start date has some flexibility.
Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
A candidate information pack will be provided.
Additional enquiries about the role may be directed to Professor Andrew Gorman, Head of the Department of Geology, via the email address below.