Assistant Research Fellow School of Graduate Research
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL TE KURA RANGAHAU TĀURA
RESEARCH DIVISION TE WĀHAKA MATUA RAKAHAU
About our team Mō te tīma
The Graduate Research School (GRS) supports over 1200 doctoral candidates across the University of Otago providing leadership in postgraduate policy development and candidate experience.
The role Te mahi
The School is seeking an Assistant Research Fellow to provide research support for a study reimagining doctoral assessment to promote inclusivity authenticity and relevance. As an integral member of the research team you will contribute to understanding sector readiness for alternative approaches to doctoral assessment.
Your work will involve:
Collating and analysing relevant literature.
Compiling a database of policies relating to doctoral assessment.
Setting up organising and conducting interviews with key stakeholders.
Analysing qualitative interview data.
Assisting with dissemination of findings including reports and presentations.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in doctoral education supporting the development of more inclusive and futurefocused assessment practices.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The successful applicant will:
Be a current (or recently completed) doctoral candidate at the University of Otago.
Have essential experience in qualitative research including interviewing and data analysis.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Show proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team.
Possess a strong desire to enhance the doctoral experience for future candidates.
Highly valued (but not required):
Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Experience working in Pacific research contexts.
Further details Pūroko
This is a part-time (0.3 FTE) fixed term position until December 2026 located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. The anticipated start date is March 2026.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.
The salary range for this position is $62496 to $84125 (pro rata).
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.
For further information please contact Professor Rachel SpronkenSmith via the contact details below.
Application Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 1 March 2026.
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: Professor Rachel SpronkenSmith
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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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