Assistant Research Fellow Microbiology and Immunology
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Yearly Salary:
$ 62496 - 84125
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY TE TARI MOROMOROITI ME TE ĀRAI MATE
FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TE KAUPEKA MĀTAI ROKOĀ-KOIORA
About us/Mō mātou
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology undertakes both fundamental and applied research of international standard across many areas of microbiology immunology virology parasitology. We are also renowned for the quality of our teaching to Science and Health Science students and for our strong postgraduate programme.
The role/Te mahi
An Assistant Research Fellow position is available for the expression and purification of viral enzymes enzymatic and mode-of-action analysis of antiviral compound activity in vitro and analysis of antiviral compound activity against selected viruses in culture as part of a collaborative MBIE-funded project developing broad-spectrum antiviral drugs against human and animal viruses.
The appointee will be part of a team led by Professor Vernon Ward Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Successful candidates will have:
A MSc or PhD in Microbiology Biochemistry Pharmacology or a related discipline.
Experience with expression and purification of proteins from E. coli working with eukaryotic cell culture eukaryotic virus growth and experience of enzyme analysis are all highly highly desirable.
Three years relevant experience in a research laboratory as an employee or research student.
It is essential that the successful applicant is well organised and has good written oral and people skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in preparing original research data for publication in a peer reviewed journal.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term position available for 48 months located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. The position will commence 1 December 2025.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
The salary for this position ranges from $62496 to $84125 per annum. Appointment will be made at an appropriate step on the University of Otago Assistant Research Fellow salary scale depending on the candidates qualifications and experience.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries should be directed to Professor Vernon Ward Department of Microbiology & Immunology.
Application/Tono
To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Professor Vernon Ward
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Location: About Dunedin
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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