Internship – Engineering or Materials Science - Scion

**Location:** Rotorua, New Zealand **Vacancy Number:** 61289 **Fixed Term:** 12 weeks **Hours:** 40 **Summer Student Intern – Reducing Water Use in Moulded Fibre Packaging** **Grow Your Research Skills In a World\-class Science Environment** Join our Sustainable Materials team and contribute to innovative research aimed at reducing water consumption in moulded fibre packaging manufacturing. Working alongside experienced researchers, you'll gain hands\-on experience developing and testing fibre\-foam technologies that support more sustainable packaging solutions for the future. **What you will be doing \| Ngā whāinga matua** * Support laboratory\-based experimentation, prototype manufacture, and performance testing of fibre\-foam and moulded fibre packaging technologies. * Conduct review of literature and contribute to planning and developing experimental approaches. * Collect, analyse, and interpret data relating to product performance, physical properties, and manufacturing processes. * Prepare reports and presentations summarising project findings and recommendations. * Learn from experienced researchers in a collaborative scientific environment. **What you will bring \| Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako** To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are: * Currently studying towards a tertiary qualification in science, engineering, materials science, or a related discipline * Strong practical skills and an interest in hands\-on laboratory, workshop, or prototype development work. * Analytical and problem\-solving skills, with an interest in sustainable materials, packaging innovation, and applied research * Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks would be advantageous. **Why join us?** This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that supports sustainable packaging innovation while gaining practical experience in applied science and engineering. Working in a professional research environment, you'll develop valuable technical, analytical, and problem\-solving skills that will support your future career aspirations. A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'Apply' button. **What you will get \| Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga** * Exposure to a professional research environment. * Practical experience with fibre\-foam technology, moulded fibre product development, and laboratory\-based testing techniques * Mentoring and support from experienced scientists. * Opportunities to strengthen your scientific communication and data analysis skills. * Valuable experience to support future study and career opportunities in science. **About us \| Ko wai mātou** We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant \& Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond. Together, our world\-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio\-based technologies and products. For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip. **Ready to Apply? \| Kua rite koe ki te tono?** If you're enthusiastic about science and keen to apply your studies in a research setting, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your curiosity, motivation, and willingness to learn, and join us for an exciting summer research experience.