Assistant Research Fellow - Dunedin, New Zealand - University Of Otago

Description

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY / TE TARI PĀNGA MATŪ

SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Otago is a research-intensive department with a focus on developing drugs to treat important conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, neurological conditions and heart disease.

The Department is also committed to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The role/Te mahi

A full-time, fixed-term Assistant Research Fellow position is available in the Glass Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

This project is an exciting opportunity to join a collaboration between the Department and researchers at Research Triangle Institute (RTI) North Carolina to characterise novel synthetic cannabinoids as they emerge onto the recreational market.

The Otago group will perform in vitro characterisation of the compounds using a range of cell based signalling and binding assays.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in pharmacology, biochemistry, or cell biology.

Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques along with strong organisational, data analysis, written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Further details/PÅ«roko
This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed-term (3 year) position, located in Dunedin.
The salary range for an Assistant Research Fellow is $58,341 to $78,531.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number close on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.