Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Auckland, New Zealand

School of Medical Sciences

• Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
• Campus: Grafton Campus
• Position Number: 55571350

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching, and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to undertake research in the Spinal Cord Injury Research group, based within the Centre for Brain Research. The purpose of this position is to work on a project testing the ability of a clinically used drug to provide neuroprotection through modulation of  the immune response and oligodendrocyte survival/growth, following spinal cord injury. The position is funded by a two-year grant from the Wings for Life Spinal Research Foundation.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Undergraduate biological science degree and a PhD in a biomedical science related field
• Experience with aseptic small animal surgery and animal behavioural experiments investigating neuroprotective mechanisms
• Experience with tissue processing, histology, immunohistochemistry, imaging and analysis
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Additional skills of interest

• Practical research experience with animal models in the field of spinal cord injury or other neurotrauma research
• Experience with axonal tracing
• Experience with flow cytometry analysis of immune cell populations

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), 24-month fixed term contract

Remuneration:  PD1-RF1; $84,396 – $91,328 per annum dependent on experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Spinal Cord Injury Research Group operates as part of the Centre for Brain Research at The University of Auckland. Our team has a passion for research and scientific knowledge and through international and clinical collaborations, we aim to do science that will ultimately make a difference for people, through innovative approaches to finding treatments for spinal cord injury or other neurological disorders.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 15 August 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Dr Simon O’Carroll via email s.ocarroll@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Equity

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The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz