Biomedical Science / Te Aka Matuatua School of Science Nga korero mo te turanga – About the role We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a 20-month postdoctoral fellow position starting in May 2024, to be completed by December 31st, 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to a Maurice Wilkins Centre funded project producing therapeutic monoclonal antibodies in milk from dairy goats. The platform will ultimately enable the large-scale production of monoclonal antibodies for preclinical validation. The salary for this role is $85,000 pro-rated per year . This is a full-time role (based on 37.5 hours a week), with time split between our Hillcrest Campus and research collaborators at AgResearch on the Ruakura Campus. For more information on the role please see the position description here . For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact William Kelton, Senior Lecturer, ****** Ko wai koe? – Who are you? The ideal candidate will have an established track record of technical expertise in cellular and molecular biology including gene editing, cell culture as well as antibody production and validation. You will have a demonstrated ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary research teams and engaging with both academic and industrial stakeholders. You will have a passion for designing, undertaking, and publishing high quality research. Ko wai matou? – Who are we? This project is a collaboration between Dr William Kelton at the University of Waikato working alongside Associate Profs Björn Oback and Goetz Laible at AgResearch. The candidate will also work alongside the Animal Biotech team at AgResearch Ruakura. He aha nga take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits . The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Ko te Tangata – For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wananga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitu orite ki nga tangata katoa Applications Close on Sunday May 5th Requisition Number 1001611 #J-18808-Ljbffr