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Scientist $25-80/hr

Contractors in the category scientist conduct scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest, like physics, mathematics or sociology. Many of our scientists have advanced degrees in science and pursue careers in academy, industry and government. Scientists have a desire to understand why the world is as we see it and how it came to be. They exhibit a strong curiosity about the world.


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Scientist $25/hr • 1980 ♀ • Auckland up to 10 km • since Nov. 2012 • 3 verified referees

Main focus: Statistical data analysis using SPSS. Conducting psychological experiments for academic journals, research methods. Quantitative Research and Data Analysis.

Profes­sional back­ground: B.Sc. in Psychology at University of Southern Queensland. Postgraduate certificate for research in neuroscience at Karolinska Institute. Certificate IV in Business. Training coordinator, customer service officer, administrative assistant, narrator as well as in a leadership role as research assistant at a medical university in Sweden. 3 years of experience in a key administrative role. Self-employed since 2012.

General qualifications: Microsoft Office ++, Microsoft Project ++, Microsoft Access ++, Windows +++, Microsoft Publisher ++, Social Media ++, Microsoft Frontpage +, Web Services ++, Word Perfect +++, PR skills ++   Languages: Malay ++, Swedish ++, Bengali +   Miscellaneous: I have been commended for my ability to multitask efficiently and maintain a warm and professional rapport with fellow staff and clients. Also worked as a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia (delegating some 30 students). Appeared in Swedish television science magazine in 2007 on human emotions experiments. Community involvement for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia, Knightsbridge Home for the Aged (NZ, 1998), Salvation Army (NZ, 1997/98), Jamiyah Children’s Home (Singapore, 1995), SPCA (Singapore, 1994).

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Scientist $50/hr • 1956 ♀ • Tauranga up to 100 km • since July 2013

Scientist, Contractor 14814, Tauranga

Scientist, Contractor 14814, Tauranga

Main focus: Short-term project work in research, data-analysis, problem solving, feasibility studies, reporting, etc., preferably in horticulture or agriculture. Data research, advanced data processing, literature and web searches (access to scientific journals). Coding of advanced VBA-based macros to create 'automated' spreadsheets.

Profes­sional back­ground: B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD from the University of Wageningen (Netherlands) in plant & environment sciences. Additional training, e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel-2013) in 2015, papers at Massey University (New Zealand). Lived and worked in Europe until 1994, and in New Zealand since 1995. Was employed at corporate research institutes and a university but mainly worked on contract through my consultancy business since 1998. Experienced writer of scientific and technical articles.

General qualifications: Office 2013 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) +++   Languages: English +++, Dutch +++, German +   Miscellaneous: I work internationally, often via internet.

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Scientist $75/hr • 1962 ♀ • Wellington up to 30 km • since Mar. 2015 • 1 verified referee

Scientist, Contractor 16300, Wellington

Scientist, Contractor 16300, Wellington

Main focus: Analysis of data as well as other information. Developing technical reports, developing presentations, mentoring, project management, research. Specialist areas: Aquaculture, food safety and health. Technical leader, advisor- research grants and funds.

Profes­sional back­ground: University of Otago. Massey University. Strategy consultant, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand. Senior Lecturer (Environmental Health), Massey University. Research and Development Manager at Hawksbay Aquaculture. Project Manager at Standards New Zealand. Self-employed since 2014.

General qualifications: Project management ++, Teaching and tutoring ++, Regulatory sector ++   Languages: Sinhala +++

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Scientist $80/hr • 1970 ♂ • Papatoetoe near Auckland (worldwide) • since Oct. 2013

Main focus: Aquaculture consultancy, Iwi-aquaculture, poly-culture, hatchery set up.

Profes­sional back­ground: Honours degree in Applied Science (major in aquaculture). Commercial experience in the culture of scallops, oysters, mussels and abalone. Privet research and the development of new species. Self-employed since 2002.

Languages: Māori (but not foreign) +++