RESPONSIBILITIES

Applications are invited for a full-time, grant-funded Assistant Research Fellow or Research Fellow for a period of up to three years to work on the "in search of conserved mRNA localisation and anchoring mechanisms" project (see http://mrna.otago.ac.nz/Bioinfo/localisation.html for more information). The appointee will be part of a team located in the Department of Biochemistry, Dunedin, New Zealand.

The appointee will use advanced bioinformatic techniques to discover regulatory elements in a range of genomes. The project is funded by the Human Frontier Science Program (Strasbourg) for three years. It is a collaboration between Dr Chris Brown’s group in Dunedin and groups in Basel (Switzerland) and Vermont (USA). The research will require interaction with the international partners and some international travel.

REQUIREMENTS

A BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics or a related discipline is required. Postdoctoral research fellows (post-docs) are welcome to apply. Advanced training to balance the skills of the applicant may be provided.

TERMS

The position is for up to three years, but suitable applicants wanting to be employed for a shorter time in NZ may apply. Commencement date is by negotiation with the successful applicant.

LOCALE

Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand. A small University city, near New Zealand's worlds scenic sites for outdoor adventure. http://www.dunedinnz.com

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Appointment will be at a grade dependent on qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications quoting reference number A09/128. Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Email job.applications[at]otago.ac.nz, Fax 03 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Email job.applications[at]otago.ac.nz

DEADLINE: November 13, 2009