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TE TARI MOROMOROITI ME TE ARAI MATE - DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
KURA MATAI RONGOA-KOIORA - SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Otakou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago is committed to excellence in teaching and research in fundamental and applied microbiology, immunology and virology.
Our Department has a strong reputation for high quality teaching in a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (we have ~100 postgraduate students) including biomedical sciences, medicine, pharmacy and medical laboratory science.
Our research facilities include extensive PC2 (BSL2) space with a PC3 (BSL3) unit. The Department has ready access to a mass spectrometry unit, confocal and electron microscopy units, a histology unit, flow cytometry unit, animal facility and a genomics and bioinformatics facility. For more information please see: Research Infrastructure Centre
Te mahi/The role
As a Postdoctoral Fellow in our department, you will contribute to the research objectives of an externally funded research programme from MBIE in collaboration with the University of Auckland entitled, "A novel medical device for delivering therapies to the ear".
Key tasks of the role include:
Developing and documenting cell-based testing of developed biomaterials and drug delivery vehicles.
Performing experimental laboratory work relating to the overall objectives of the research project.
Analysing and writing up results for project reports, presentations, publications, and conferences.
Assisting with the day-to-day running of the laboratory, and supervision and training of postgraduate students and staff.
Assisting with writing grant applications and scientific papers that arise from research.
Working collegially with the extended research team.
Biomaterial and drug delivery development including synthesis and related characterisations.
In vitro cell work to characterise biocompatibility of developed biomaterials.
Characterise and optimise the interactions between drug delivery vehicles and cells.
Maintaining a detailed record of all work performed.
Ka pukeka me ka wheako/Your skills and experience
We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated, with high ethical standards of work and strong problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate will also have:
A PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Bioengineering.
Demonstrated excellent time management, communication (written and oral), organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Expertise in polymer synthesis, characterisation techniques and their biomedical applications.
Expertise in in vitro tissue culture and biological characterisation techniques.
Experience in 3D printing, 3D tissue culture, and/or nanoparticle formulation (desirable).
The ability to work well within in a team environment and help create a collegial, supportive, inclusive and motivating environment for staff and students.
Proven ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
A publication record consistent with that of an active researcher performing at a high level.
Experience with postgraduate student supervision.
Puroko/Further details
This is a full-time (1FTE) fixed term (3 year) appointment, located in Dunedin.
The salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow is $86,210 per annum.
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.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Jaydee Cabral, Research Associate Professor, via the contact details.
Tono/Application
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
Curriculum vitae.
Letter of application that addresses your skills and experience relevant to the position.
Date on which you would be available to take up the appointment.
Names and email addresses of at least three referees.
Applications quoting reference number 2401566 will close on Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
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