Fellow - Surgery & Anaesthesia

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY & ANAESTHESIA

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO WELLINGTON

We are seeking an Assistant Research Fellow to be part of our Department of Surgery and 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 the following:

• 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.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

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.

Further details/Pūroko

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.