Postdoctoral Fellow Biochemistry

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY TE TARI MATŪ KOIORA
FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TE KAUPEKA MĀTAI ROKOĀ-KOIORA

About us Mō mātou

The Biochemistry Department is a large research and teaching department housed in a well-equipped building. We teach biochemistry genetics plant biotechnology and related subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students and carries out research into how life works at the molecular level.

The Role Te Mahi

This research project based within the Rare Disorder Genetics Lab will be to identify and analyse novel genetic variants causing developmental disorders. Variants will be identified through analysis of exome and genome sequencing dataset and investigated using a variety of molecular biology approaches examining consequences to transcripts proteins and at a cellular level.

At the heart of our research programme are our participants and families where our main goal is to help find answers for their genetic disorders. We work closely with clinical and diagnostic genetics in New Zealand and internationally. You will be coordinating the organisation of both clinical and genetic data ensuring timely responses to clinician queries and keeping on top of all the samples and information together managing this core aspect of our lab to an excellent standard.

You will also be assisting with research supervision within the wider Bicknell group therefore a keenness to support others and a can-do attitude will be welcomed!

Our lab values: we are proud to produce robust scientific insight through our research. We are big on kindness inclusivity teamwork and appreciation of others. Science can be tough so we support each other and work together to achieve our goals.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

A PhD in molecular biology or a related discipline.
Preferred - demonstrated experience of exome/genome sequencing analysis.
Organised methodical proactive with excellent attention to detail.
Experience supervising junior students in the lab.

Further details Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE) fixed-term position for 10 months located in Ōtepoti Dunedin with a start date of 1st December 2025.

The salary for this position is $92350 per annum.

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

Informal enquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Louise Bicknell via the email address below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Thursday 6 November 2025.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Louise Bicknell

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY TE TARI MATŪ KOIORAFACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TE KAUPEKA MĀTAI ROKOĀ-KOIORAAbout us Mō mātouThe Biochemistry Department is a large research and teaching department housed in a well-equipped building. We teach biochemistry genetics plant biotechnology and related sub...