Assistant Research Fellow Cardiology Research Unit

Dunedin - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 62496 - 84125

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE TE TARI WHAIORA
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI

About our team Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is New Zealands first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour health sciences the humanities sciences and business regularly topping the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commissions education performance indicators.

The Department of Medicine is a major academic department within the Otago Medical Schools Dunedin addition to teaching undergraduate medical students we offer world-class postgraduate education and research opportunities to medical professionals and PhD and masters students.

The role Te mahi

Applications are invited for a part-time fixed term position of Assistant Research Fellow (ARF) within the Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine. It is an exciting opportunity to work on research projects within the Cardiology Research Unit.

The ARF will be expected to:
Provide high quality research support and coordination of cardiology research.
Recruit contact and assess study participants where appropriate.
Assist in the preparation of research funding proposals data analysis interpretation of results and to be involved in drafting papers for publication.
Provide administrative assistance to the cardiology research unit including liaison with biostatistical consultants and Te Whatu Ora staff as required.

Skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful applicant will have:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Relevant research qualification.
Knowledge of cardiovascular science and/or research.
Data analysis experience and project management skills.

Experience in cardiovascular research is preferable.

Further details Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.3 FTE) fixed-term position for one year based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $62496 to $84125 per annum (pro-rata).

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Sean Coffey Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine via the contact details below.

Application Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV.
A cover letter.
Names and contact details of at least three referees.

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 29 September 2025.
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: Dr Sean Coffey

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE TE TARI WHAIORADUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTIAbout our team Mō te tīmaThe University of Otago is New Zealands first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour health sciences the humanities sciences and bu...