Lecturer in Neurobiology

Lecturer in Neurobiology-2201544

 

DIVISION OF SCIENCES - TE ROHE A AHIKAROA
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY - TE TARI MĀTAI KARAREHE

Who we are/Mō te tīma

The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics, evolutionary parasitology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology.  

We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, to the cross-disciplinary Ecology, Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and to other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research.

Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Neurobiology. We are seeking a person with a relevant doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in neurobiology, especially computational neuroscience and/or comparative and evolutionary neuroscience.

Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they will complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching.

Applications from candidates with a background in neurobiology, preferably in the area of computational neuroscience and/or comparative and evolutionary neuroscience, and a focus on non-mammalian animals are strongly encouraged; Xenopus, zebrafish and Drosophila are readily accessible, as are an array of non-model animal species in Dunedin’s immediate environs.  The ability to apply skills and expertise to other disciplines taught within the Department would be an advantage.

The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and the Treaty of Waitangi. As such, the ability to research and teach from a kaupapa Māori perspective would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

•    A PhD with an established research focus in an area of neurobiology.
•    Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in an aspect of neurobiology.
•    An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support engagement of students and staff with neuroscience and research.
•    Be committed to and/or have established connections or track record of working with international and/or national researchers.
•    Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (1.0FTE) confirmation-path (tenure track) position at the level of Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor in the North American system).  The salary range for this position is $83,652 to $100,050 per annum.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Elena Calvert, Recruitment Manager, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2201544 will close on Thursday, 25 August 2022.

Additional Information

Contact: Elena Calvert

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Please see information above
Organisation
 Zoology
Job Function
 Research and Teaching