Post-doctoral Fellow: Molecular Medicine and

3 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

Full-time
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term
- Campus: Auckland City Campus
- Position Number: 55572174
- UoA Department Name: Molecular Medicine & Pathology

**Company Description**:
**Waipapa Taumata Rau**
**| The University of Auckland**

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.
- The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences was established in 1968 as The University of Auckland School of Medicine. Since then, the Faculty has grown and developed into a large and diverse Faculty with Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Population Health, Medical Sciences and Medicine, including Auckland, South Auckland and Waikato clinical schools.
- The Faculty has over 4000 students and 1000 staff committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research and service in a faculty rated in the top one percent of biomedical universities in the world.**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are seeking a** **Post-doctoral Fellow** to join the team at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, for a fixed term of 3 years in the laboratory of Associate Professor Kathy Mountjoy, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology and Centre for Brain Research.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Develop Mass Spectrometry methods to map and quantitate neuropeptides in mammalian tissue and quantitate in plasma.
- Contribute research ideas and knowledge.
- Write comprehensive research protocols and undertake high-quality record keeping, data analysis, data interpretation, and dissemination of results at scientific meetings.
- Draft manuscripts suitable for publication in highly ranked peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Produce appropriate reports of progress in research to submit as required.

This is a **full-time** (40 hours per week), **fixed term** (up to 3 years) opportunity.
The remuneration is **PD1 - PD3: $87,772 - **$92,407 per annum**, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related Life Science Field.
- An in-depth understanding of mass spectrometry methodologies applied to researching metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Experience performing MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
- Experience that demonstrates Good Documentation Practices and accurate documentation of experiments in a lab notebook.
- Experience that demonstrates exceptional organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of **28 January 2024 **to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

**Additional Information**:
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