Assistant Research Fellow - Surgery and Anaesthesia (Wellington) - 2401892 DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY & ANAESTHESIA UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO WELLINGTON We are seeking an Assistant Research Fellow to be part of our Department of Surgery & Anaesthesia at the University of Otago, Wellington.
This research programme is focused on the molecular biology of cancer, mainly endometrial, ovarian and colorectal cancers.
The role/Te mahi You will help run the cancer biobanks, which includes gaining patient consent at Wellington Hospital (CCDHB), collecting specimens from surgery and processing samples.
You will be required to liaise with clinicians and researchers to complete these tasks.
Other key tasks of this role will include:
Completing experiments.Contributing to manuscripts and grant applications.Supporting research students.Lab maintenance.Administration (such as finance and ordering).Once trained, you will be responsible for the day-to-day independent running of the projects with minimal supervision.
A period of appropriate training and supervision will be provided for this position; however, candidates should have a background in molecular biology.
The position requires a high degree of responsibility, exceptional communication skills and self-organisation.
This is a full-time (1FTE), fixed term position for eleven months, located in Wellington.
The salary range for this position is $58,341 to $78,531.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours.
This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number 2401892 will close on Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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