Assistant Research Fellow - HRC Project, Pathology-2302169
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY About us/Mō mātou The Department of Pathology is one of eight departments within the Dunedin School of Medicine, Dunedin. The Department is actively involved in undergraduate medical and health science student teaching and supervision of postgraduate research students. The Department houses several internationally recognised research groups and has six major research areas including Cancer Biology, Clinical Pathology, Development, Genetics and Epigenetics, Haematology and Immunotherapy. The role/Te mahi As an Assistant Research Fellow, you will undertake laboratory work on the Health Research Council Project investigating how cancer cells evolve by exploiting process such as alternative splicing and non-sense mediated decay, leading to metastasis and treatment resistance In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the research project. This will include data acquisition, contribution to data analyses and management of laboratory facilities. Key tasks of the role include: This position represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the country’s most research-intensive Universities and become part of a team helping to lead research in New Zealand. Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako • Relevant experience and a suitable tertiary qualification are essential – minimum BBioMedSci Honours, or PGDipMLSc, MMLSc or MSc degree in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology biochemistry, genetics or a related discipline. As this is role involves collaborative work, you are expected to have well-developed interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to write clearly and contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts. Further details/Pūroko This is a part-time (0.7 FTE), fixed-term position for 12 months. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. Specific enquiries regarding the role, should be directed to Dr Sunali Mehta via the contact details below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302169 will close on Sunday, 21 January, 2024. 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. Contact: Sunali Mehta Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
• Cell culture experience will be beneficial
• DNA and RNA extraction
• cDNA synthesis followed by RT-qPCR and ddPCR
• NGS library preparation sequencing (Nanopore and Illumina platforms)
• Assist in training of postgraduate students and junior research staff in the laboratory
• Assist with management of laboratory facilities to ensure efficient and productive research.
• Data curation, analyses, and reporting.
• Participate in the drafting of manuscripts for submission to journals
• Report and participate in regular meetings of the research team as required.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques including but not limited to DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and RT-qPCR.
• Experience in cell culture is essential.
• Computer literacy particularly in data management is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and analyse data is essential.
• An ability to work independently and to progress the project to completion.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Fixed Term
Salary Level and Range
Assistant Research Fellow ($58,341 to $78,531)
Organisation
Pathology
Job Function
Research
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