Assistant Research Fellow - Pharmacy

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY | HE RAU KAWAKAWA

HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION | TE WAHANGA MATUA MATAU HAUORA

Who we are | Ko wai matou

Our Otago School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical care.

We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy.

Pharmacists play an important part in the health workforce in providing access to medicines, optimising use of medicines and ensuring quality of medicines is consistently high.

The role | Te mahi

We are seeking an experienced scientist to provide research and administrative assistance for a project developing new medicines.

Objectives

Perform a range of techniques which could include simple chemical synthesis, analytics (e.g. HPLC), formulation, cell culture (bacteria or mammalian cell lines) and animal studies.

Provide advice and support in designated techniques to research staff and students working on similar projects.

Conduct routine maintenance of designated laboratory equipment and oversight of designated laboratories.

Maintain accurate records and prepare reports of research findings.

Your skills and experience | Ka pukeka me ka wheako

BSc or equivalent Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or in Biomedical Sciences.

Laboratory skills and research experience.

Further details | Puroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed term position for one year based in Otepoti, Dunedin ideally starting in February

The appointment range for this role is $62,496 to $84,125 per annum.

The University of Otago supports world-leading researchers with highly specialised research facilities and equipment and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work for staff, students and visitors.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours.

This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Specific enquiries can be directed to Professor Sarah Hook, School of Pharmacy, via the email address below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below.

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• will close on Sunday, 30 November

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