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Situations Vacant DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS RESEARCH STATISTICIANS OR ASSISTANT RESEARCH STATISTICIANS CHRISTCHURCH POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE on the Denioeraphic Analysis section of the Department for Research Statisticians or Assistant Research Statisticians. Duties include the undertaking of general demographic time-series, including projections and decrement tables. Applicants should hold a degree 1 in pure mathematics and statistics or alternatively geography with statistics as advanced mathematical techniques are used in this section. Application should be made on form P.S 1. A. obtainable from anv Post Office, and then forwarded to the S’aff Clerk. Department of Statistics Private Bag. Wellington, no later than June IS 1971. quoting vacancy number 3078. 6606 D.S.I.R. SCIENTIST—SOIL MICROBIOLOGIST Vacancy No. 3182 A SOIL MICROBIOLOGIST is required for the ( Soil Biology Section of Soil Bureau. Lower Hutt. The appointee will join a team of scientists working on projects related to the land disposal of ( animal wastes. The position offers wide scope for research in microbiology, ecology and taxonomy The particular field of study will be influenced by the experience and skills of the applicant Applicants should hold a Ph D., and some research experience would be an advantage. A salary of up to $9682 per annum is payable depending on qualifications and experience. ELECTRONICS ENGINEER Vacancy No. 3183 A vacancy exists at tne Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Lower Hutt, for an Electronics Engineer to be responsible for the design and maintenance | of electronic equipment associated with the 3 MV Van de Graaff accelerator. The work is concerned with two on-line mini-computers interfaced to ( experimental equipment. A continuing programme of development and the wide range of complex electronic equipment in use, combine to make the position interesting and challenging. Qualifications: B.E. (Elect.), N.Z.C.S.. or sound knowledge of digital electronic techniques. Salary according to qualifications and experience. SOIL PHYSICS TECHNICIAN Vacancy No. 3184 Soil Bureau, Lower Hutt, has a vacancy for a technician to assist scientists engaged in investigations on the physical properties of soils The duties include the testing of soil samples, assisting in the development of new test methods and computing numerical data. Some field work is also involved. Applicants should preferably hold a N.Z.CS. or equivalent, but those prepared to study for N.Z.C.S. will be considered. Salary depending on qualifications and experience. TECHNICIAN Vacancy No. 3185 A vacancy exists at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences for a'Technician in the Institute’s geological dating project. Duties include dating of rocks by the potassium-argon method which involves interesting geological and chemical techniques. Qualifications: N.Z.C.S., or equivalent expen- | ence in chemistry or geology. ( Salary according to qualifications and expert- ■ ence. TECHNICAL OFFICER Vacancy No. 3186 The Chemistry Division, Lower Hutt, wishes to make' appointment to a team involved in Chemical Engineering pilot plant research products. The work is part of the Division’s effort in promoting and assisting the processing industry in New Zealand. The successful applicant will join a group providing an analytical service to project Qualifications: N.Z.C.S. witly experience in laboratory supervision. Commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Vacancy No. 3187 The Physics and Engineering Laboratory, Lower Hutt, has vacancies for technicians in its engineering development section. Applications are invited from versatile tradesmen capable of producing high quality work, using modem machine tools. A sound knowledge of machine shop procedure is essential, together with an interest and ability in the construction of prototype machines and laboratory equipment. For further information contact Mr Aikman or Mr McLeod, telephone 699-199, or write to the Director, Physics and Engineering Laboratory, Lower Hutt. INFORMATION OFFICER Vacancy No. 3188 The Antarctic Division, Christchurch, has a vacancy for an Information Officer who will be responsible for the preparation and release of material on New Zealand’s Antarctic activities, the preparation of reports for international organisations and liaison with news media and senior personnel from other Antarctic Treaty Nations. Applicants should have a good knowledge of journalism and photography, with the ability to assess pictures for publicity and illustrative purposes. An interest in the Antarctic regions is desirable. Salary according to qualifications and experience. Applicants should use form P.S. 17A, obtainable at all Post Offices, and quote relevant vacancy number. Applications close with the Staff Clerk, D.5.1.R., Private Bag, Wellington, on Friday, 27th June.