Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Fixed-term until July 2026
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He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Researcher - Synthetic Biology? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The role of the Researcher - Synthetic Biology is to provide high-quality research contributing to research in the area of fungal biosynthesis of compounds for enteric methane mitigation. The Researcher will be required to carry out laboratory based experiments and analyses, aid the Principal Investigator/Supervisor in leading and managing a vibrant research group, and will be required to collaborate with other Researchers and be responsible for other aspects of research projects such as preparing research grant applications
Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an experienced fungal synthetic biology researcher with at least three years' experience post-PhD in fungal synthetic biology, as well as have:
- Laboratory skills in culturing filamentous fungi
- Experience with genetic and chemical characterisation of filamentous fungi
- Comprehensive skills across molecular biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics
- Biotechnology industry experience
- An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
The salary range of this role is between $90,000 - $110,000, and salary will be based on skills and experience.
The closing date for this position is: 17 April 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
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