Assistant Research Fellow

7 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand University Of Otago Full time

Assistant Research Fellow - Pathology - 2500251
__________ DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY | TE TARI MATAI TUKUMATE

The Dunedin School of Medicine's Department of Pathology is a major teaching department for the Health Sciences Division at the University of Otago, including those in the Medicine and Medical Laboratory Science programmes.
Our undergraduate students include those studying medical, dental, physiotherapy, pharmacology, genetics, biomedical science, and science.
The role/Te mahi We are seeking an Assistant Research Fellow who will be based in the Department of Pathology.
The successful candidate will liaise with the orthopaedic surgeons/theatre staff to obtain consent, complete the WOMAC assessment and collect sample tissue.
They will also assist with the immunolabelling, RNAscope and digital drop PCR to identify and quantify the location of transcript within the tissue.
This position will also include image acquisition using both epifluorescent and confocal microscopy.
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant experience or a suitable tertiary qualification are essential – in cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics or a related discipline.
Successful candidates will also have:

Experience in mRNA and protein labelling techniques.Computer literacy particularly in data management.Ability to maintain accurate records and analyse data.An ability to work independently and to progress the project to completion.Excellent time management and organisational skills.Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team.Excellent spoken and written communication skills.This part-time (0.4 FTE, 15 hours), fixed term (March to 23 December 2025) position, based in Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $60,383 to $81,280 pro rata.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the scale based on qualifications, skills and experience.
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.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr. Adele Woolley via the contact details below.
Application/Tono Candidates are requested to submit the following:

A CVA cover letterNames and email addresses of at least three refereesTo submit your application please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number 2500251 will close on Sunday, 2 March 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed. Salary Level and Range Assistant Research Fellow ($60,383 to $81,280)

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